Guards for hire in Denver, CO
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Leadership7%Time Management6%Education level
High school diploma or GED74%Bachelor's degree9%Associate's degree9%Years of experience
3-5 years40%6-10 years30%Less than a year10%Current company
Allied Universal
ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL SECURITYCovenant Aviation SecurityTime at current job
Less than a year75%2-5 years25%
Browse Indeed's database of 10,318 profiles for Guards in Denver, CO
Last updated: Oct 10, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Denver, CO: $74,095 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $62,801 – $87,419 yearly
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Security Guard
Aurora, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
GSECFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSecret ClearanceSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsArmed Guard Officer
Denver, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDFirst Aid CertificationTS/SCIFirearms LicenseDriver's License+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsMechanic ExperienceAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipSecurity Guard
Aurora, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitGuard CardClass D SecurityFirearms LicenseDriver's LicensePERC Card+6 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipPresentation SkillsPublic SpeakingHeavy LiftingTime ManagementSecurity Guard
Littleton, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
CDLGuard CardASE CertificationASE A1 Engine Repair CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's License+6 moreSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementPublic SpeakingService Technician ExperienceSecurity Guard
Denver, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationFlagger Certification+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipDrivingUnloadingLoadingUnarmed Security Guard
Denver, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CLicensed Practical NurseArmed Security License+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsPublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsSecurityCleaning
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What's the average time to fill a guard role?
The average time to fill a guard role is 54 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, leadership and time management.
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, armed guard officer and armed security guard.
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 Denver, CO, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a guard?
Most guards have 6 years of professional experience.
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