Guards for hire in Dayton, OH
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Time Management9%Leadership8%Education level
High school diploma or GED79%Associate's degree8%Bachelor's degree8%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years20%6-10 years28%Current company
Allied Universal
Inter-Con Security
Moonlight SecurityTime at current job
Less than a year32%1-2 years24%2-5 years34%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Dayton, OH: $136,427 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $62,718 – $296,760 yearly
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Food Director
Dayton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsEVS Housekeeping
Dayton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Class DCertified Notary PublicPatient Personal Care AssistanceCookingCertified Medical AssistantConfidential Clearance+39 moreSkills
Experience Working with Individuals with AutismCommunication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingTime ManagementResident monitor
Dayton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationPERC CardDriver's LicenseCPRForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipHeavy LiftingWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceSecurity Guard
Fairborn, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDOTRClass D SecurityFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid Certification+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperiencePersonal Assistant ExperienceLeadershipSecurity Officer
Dayton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicensePERC Card+4 moreSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsExperience Working with Individuals with AutismSupervising ExperienceYouth Care Worker
Dayton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
CHHAHCADriver's LicenseState Tested Nursing AssistantCertified Medical AssistantASCP Certification+7 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsAnalysis Skills
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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 leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for a guard?
Common licenses or certifications for guards include: Driver's License, Guard Card and CPR.
What are some job titles related to guards?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to guards include: security guard, youth care worker and resident monitor.
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 Dayton, OH, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a guard?
Most guards have 15 years of professional experience.
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