Guards for hire in Dayton, OH
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Organizational Skills8%Leadership7%Education level
High school diploma or GED90%Associate's degree8%Bachelor's degree2%Years of experience
Less than a year6%1-2 years10%3-5 years24%Current company
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Aegis Protective ServicesGardaWorld Security Services US
Time at current job
Less than a year34%1-2 years24%2-5 years34%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 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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Security Guard (Unarmed)
Moraine, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRArmed Security LicenseSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsSecuritySurveillance EquipmentSurveillance MonitoringSecurity Guard
Dayton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCPRArmed Security License+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsSecurityEnglishCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportLoss PreventionPart Time, Security Guard
Dayton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Top Secret ClearanceGuard CardDriver's LicenseSecret ClearanceForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceSecurity Guard
Dayton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Class D SecurityDoubles/Triples EndorsementBoard Certified Autism TechnicianDriver's LicensePERC CardNon-CDL Class C+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementExperience Working with Individuals with AutismOrganizational SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication Skills(SRO) Special Response Officer
Huber Heights, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Class DAEDGuard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationPERC Card+5 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingQuality InspectionResident monitor
Dayton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationPERC CardDriver's LicenseCPRForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipHeavy LiftingWarehouse Supervisor Experience
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What's the average time to fill a guard role?
The average time to fill a guard role is 48 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, organizational skills 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 (unarmed), security guard and (sro) special response 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 Dayton, OH, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a guard?
Most guards have 10 years of professional experience.
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