Guards for hire in Gainesville, GA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills14%Organizational Skills10%Leadership9%Education level
High school diploma or GED66%Bachelor's degree17%Associate's degree9%Years of experience
1-2 years12%3-5 years18%6-10 years16%Current company
Securitas
Sunstates Security
Allied Universal
Time at current job
Less than a year9%1-2 years42%2-5 years42%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Gainesville, GA: $64,568 yearly
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Security guard
Gainesville, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseClass G SecurityForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingSecurity Guard
Gainesville, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourCPRNon-CDL Class CSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsEVS Housekeeping
Gainesville, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Board Certified Behavior AnalystGuard CardChild Development Associate CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementSupervising ExperiencePersonal Care Home ExperienceMathJailor/JTO
Oakwood, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardOC CertificationTaserFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseArmed Security License+11 moreSkills
EMT ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementSecurity Guard
Gainesville, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
CHHAFirst Aid CertificationCPRCNABLSSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsChildcareExperience Working with ChildrenEarly Childhood EducationTeachingSecurity Guard
Gainesville, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceLeadershipCash HandlingRetail Sales Transactions
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What's the average time to fill a guard role?
The average time to fill a guard role is 47 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, Guard Card 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, security guard and security officer.
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, GA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a guard?
Most guards have 16 years of professional experience.
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