Guards for hire in Denver, CO
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10,074
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 11%
- Leadership
- 7%
- Time Management
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 69%
- Associate's degree
- 17%
- Bachelor's degree
- 12%
Years of experience
- 3-5 years
- 30%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- More than 10 years
- 30%
Current company
Allied universal
Target
United States Army National Guard
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 29%
- 1-2 years
- 29%
- 2-5 years
- 29%
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Last updated: Nov 5, 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
Guard CardAEDClass D SecurityLoss Prevention QualifiedDriver's LicenseCDL B+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipSecurity Guard
Denver, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationTIPSCDL aArmed Security LicenseFood Handler CertificationSkills
Presentation SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementSecurity Guard
Westminster, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardCDLAEDPersonal Lines LicenseFirst Aid CertificationDriver's License+3 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsMicrosoft OfficeArmed (Overnight) Security Guard - 7p-7a
Federal Heights, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardBaton PermitFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Journeyman License+11 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipAnalysis SkillsConstruction InspectionOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsSecurity Guard
Denver, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseOSHA 10TIPSArmed Security License+7 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipPackagingArmed Security Guard
Denver, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDOC CertificationFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseLoss Prevention Qualified+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementPublic SpeakingLoss Prevention
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What's the average time to fill a guard role?
The average time to fill a guard role is 52 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: Guard Card, Driver's License 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 security guard and armed (overnight) security guard - 7p-7a.
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 13 years of professional experience.
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