Guards for hire in Fort Lauderdale, FL

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    22,359

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    13%
    Time Management
    8%
    Organizational Skills
    8%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    70%
    Bachelor's degree
    13%
    Associate's degree
    8%
  • Years of experience

    3-5 years
    30%
    6-10 years
    30%
    1-2 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • Allied Universal
    • Securitas
    • Marksman Security
  • Time at current job

    1-2 years
    67%
    Less than a year
    33%

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Last updated: Oct 30, 2026

Guard: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Fort Lauderdale, FL: $68,833 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $60,573 – $78,220 yearly
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  • Security Guard

    Tamarac, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Class DGuard CardDriver's LicenseLoss Prevention QualifiedTWIC CardCosmetology License+9 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsHeavy Lifting
  • Custodian

    Hollywood, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationHazmatOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+6 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsAnalysis Skills
  • Security Guard

    Fort Lauderdale, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Class DGuard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+2 more

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis Skills
  • Security Guard

    Fort Lauderdale, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Class DSecurityGuard CardClass D SecurityPhysical SecurityDriver's License+4 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementPallet JackUnloading
  • Security Guard

    North Lauderdale, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Class D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRBLSFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementRetail Sales TransactionsSales Transaction ProcessingProcessing Cash Transactions
  • Security Guard

    Pompano Beach, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Class DClass D SecurityDriver's License

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsBox TruckCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportBasic Math

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What's the average time to fill a guard role?

The average time to fill a guard role is 51 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, time management and organizational skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for guards?

Common licenses or certifications for guards include: Driver's License, Class D Security and Guard Card.

What are some job titles related to guards?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to guards include: security guard and custodian.

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 Fort Lauderdale, FL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a guard?

Most guards have 7 years of professional experience.

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