Guards for hire in Detroit, MI
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Organizational Skills12%Leadership11%Education level
High school diploma or GED74%Associate's degree15%Bachelor's degree11%Years of experience
1-2 years6%3-5 years16%6-10 years26%Current company
Allied Universal
Eagle Security
Titan Security GroupTime at current job
Less than 1 year6%1-2 years26%2-5 years52%
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Last updated: Jul 20, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Detroit, MI: $34,956 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $31,206 – $39,157 yearly
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Armed Security Guard
Detroit, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitDOT Physical ExaminationFirearms LicenseDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseArmed Security LicenseSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipService Technician ExperienceData EntryBlueprint Specification InterpretationInterpreting Technical DrawingsPolice Authority Officer
Detroit, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCPRArmed Security LicenseSkills
Service Technician ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingAssemblyCustodian/Janitor
Detroit, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CArmed Security LicenseSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperiencePrivate School ExperienceSecurity Guard
Warren, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Elementary Education Teaching CertificationChauffeur's PermitCDLTeaching CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSSkills
Communication SkillsBarista ExperienceTime Management3Rd Grade ExperiencePackingPackagingSanitation Lead
Detroit, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Class DSix Sigma CertificationChauffeur's PermitRegistered DietitianRadiation Health & Safety CertificationCNASkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsSecurity Guard
Detroit, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitDOT Physical ExaminationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCDL CNon-CDL Class CSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis Skills
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What's the average time to fill a guard role?
The average time to fill a guard role is 42 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, First Aid Certification 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, custodian/janitor 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 Detroit, MI, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a guard?
Most guards have 17 years of professional experience.
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