Guards for hire in Dallas, TX
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Time Management9%Leadership6%Education level
High school diploma or GED84%Associate's degree9%Bachelor's degree7%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years30%3-5 years20%Current company
Allied Universal
Andy Frain Services
Securitas/ Allied Universal Services
Time at current job
2-5 years57%1-2 years29%More than 5 years14%
Browse Indeed's database of 21,714 profiles for Guards in Dallas, TX
Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Dallas, TX: $53,731 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $40,161 – $71,887 yearly
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Level 2 guard
Dallas, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardCertified Safety ProfessionalDriver's LicenseCPRForklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementPresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsSecurity Guard
Dallas, Texas
Licenses & certifications
CDLFirst Aid CertificationHazmatAir Brake EndorsementHazardous Material HandlingDriver's License+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingTime ManagementCleaningPackagingSecurity Guard
Dallas, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Life Insurance LicensePharmacy Technician LicenseDriver's LicenseCPRPsychiatric Mental Health Nurse PractitionerServsafe+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsWarm CallingPersonal Assistant ExperienceSecurity Guard
Dallas, Texas
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardOC CertificationFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's License+6 moreSkills
LeadershipWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsCost Accounting StandardsOrganizational SkillsSecurity Guard/Patrol Officer
Dallas, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationPERC CardDriver's LicenseCDL a+1 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementManagementBuffingJanitorial ExperienceSecurity Guard
Dallas, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationCPRSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingTeam LeadershipMaterials HandlingPallet Jack
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What's the average time to fill a guard role?
The average time to fill a guard role is 50 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 leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for guards?
Common licenses or certifications for guards include: Driver's License, Guard Card 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, level 2 guard and security guard/patrol 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 12 years of professional experience.
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