Guards for hire in Dallas, TX
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Time Management10%Organizational Skills9%Education level
High school diploma or GED76%Associate's degree11%Bachelor's degree11%Years of experience
1-2 years6%3-5 years16%6-10 years32%Current company
Allied Universal
GardaWorld Security Services
GardaWorld Security Services US
Time at current job
Less than a year22%1-2 years24%2-5 years49%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Dallas, TX: $56,143 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $40,334 – $78,147 yearly
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Security Guard
Dallas, Texas
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipMicrosoft Outlook CalendarSecurity Guard Officer
Dallas, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Plumbing LicenseGuard CardWireman LicenseEPA CertificationPMPCertified Pool Operator+6 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsSecurity Guard
Dallas, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Class DBartender LicenseGuard CardClass D SecurityProperty & Casualty LicenseFirst Aid Certification+6 moreSkills
Presentation SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceDental TerminologyOrganizational SkillsSecurity guard
Dallas, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDOC CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's License+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipSecurity Guard
Dallas, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardGoogle IT Support Professional CertificateARRT CertificationDriver's LicenseCompTIA A+Food Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingWarehouse ExperienceShipping & ReceivingOrder PickingSecurity Guard
Dallas, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardHeartsaver CertificationDriver's LicenseArmed Security LicenseCNAAED+8 moreSkills
Surveillance EquipmentSurveillance MonitoringCCTV System Operation (AV)CCTVVideo SurveillanceSurveillance
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What's the average time to fill a guard role?
The average time to fill a guard role is 47 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do guards tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a guard include: communication skills, time management and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a guard?
Common licenses or certifications for guards include: Guard Card, Driver's License and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to guards?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to guards include: security guard, security guard and security guard officer.
What level of education is common for a guard?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a guard in Dallas, TX, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a guard?
Most guards have 16 years of professional experience.
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