Guards for hire in Detroit, MI
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Organizational Skills9%Time Management8%Education level
High school diploma or GED92%Bachelor's degree6%Associate's degree2%Years of experience
More than 10 years40%6-10 years32%3-5 years18%Current company
Titan Security GroupAllied Universal
Detroit Quality Staffing
Time at current job
2-5 years50%Less than a year21%1-2 years18%
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Last updated: Sep 15, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Detroit, MI: $94,929 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $70,092 – $128,567 yearly
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Security Guard
Ecorse, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Firearms LicenseDriver's LicenseArmed Security LicensePallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipMechanic ExperienceTime ManagementSecurity Guard
Detroit, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRCertified ArboristServsafeSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsCoiled SteelTime ManagementHeavy LiftingSecurity Guard
Detroit, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationTABC CertificationGuard CardIICRC CertificationPassenger EndorsementDriver's License+18 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCustomer ServiceSecurity Guard
Detroit, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Firearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCPRBLSSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsSurveillanceSecuritySecurity Guard
Detroit, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+1 moreSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceSecurity Guard
Detroit, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseCPRArmed Security LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipLoss Prevention
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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 time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a guard?
Common licenses or certifications for guards include: Driver's License, CPR and Firearms License.
What are some job titles related to guards?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to guards include: 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 Detroit, MI, 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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