Guards for hire in Gainesville, FL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Organizational Skills8%Time Management7%Education level
High school diploma or GED81%Associate's degree9%Bachelor's degree6%Years of experience
More than 10 years40%6-10 years30%3-5 years20%Current company
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Time at current job
More than 5 years43%2-5 years29%Less than a year14%
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Last updated: Oct 11, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Gainesville, FL: $69,182 yearly
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Security Officer
Gainesville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
SHRM Certified ProfessionalGuard CardSHRM Senior Certified ProfessionalBaton PermitCertified Pool OperatorSenior Professional in Human Resources+7 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipSecurityCustomer ServiceUnarmed Security Officer
Gainesville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Class DAEDGuard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's License+4 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOTROrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsInternal Investigator
Gainesville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Class DFirst Aid CertificationBaton PermitFirearms LicensePrivate Investigator LicenseDriver's License+4 moreSkills
Presentation SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsSecurity Officer
Gainesville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRClass E+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceCustomer ServiceMilitary
Gainesville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicensePERC Card+5 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingOTRPublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsArmed/unarmed security
Gainesville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's License+3 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingStrategic Planning
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What's the average time to fill a guard role?
The average time to fill a guard role is 54 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 guards?
Common licenses or certifications for guards include: Guard Card, Driver's License and Class D Security.
What are some job titles related to guards?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to guards include: security officer, apollo security and armed/unarmed security.
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 Gainesville, FL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a guard?
Most guards have 15 years of professional experience.
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