Guards for hire in Denver, CO
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Leadership7%Time Management6%Education level
High school diploma or GED83%Vocational or technical training6%Bachelor's degree4%Years of experience
6-10 years40%3-5 years30%1-2 years20%Current company
Allied Universal
Sunstates Security
Covenant Aviation SecurityTime at current job
Less than a year38%1-2 years25%2-5 years25%
Browse Indeed's database of 10,222 profiles for Guards in Denver, CO
Last updated: Oct 17, 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 Professional
Denver, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Certified Safety ProfessionalGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRArmed Security License+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipPublic SpeakingCommunication SkillsSecurityArmed 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
Denver, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
CPICertified Medical Administrative AssistantCPREnrolled AgentServsafeCNA+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportSalesRetail SalesSecurity Guard
Arvada, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationFlagger Certification+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipDrivingUnloadingLoadingSecurity Guard
Denver, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardIICRC CertificationFirst Aid CertificationOSHA 10CPRWater CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsPublic SpeakingCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportBilingual
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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, 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 CPR.
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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