Guards for hire in Grand Rapids, MI
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Time Management11%Organizational Skills11%Education level
High school diploma or GED70%Associate's degree15%Bachelor's degree11%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years2%3-5 years20%Current company
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Absolute SecurityAlimar SecurityTime at current job
Less than a year12%1-2 years35%2-5 years35%
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Last updated: Aug 30, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Grand Rapids, MI: $67,510 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $62,488 – $72,937 yearly
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Landscaper
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Food Service Health Code ComplianceFood Sanitation PracticesGuard CardCustomer ServiceServsafe Alcohol CertificationAge Verification Regulations+9 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsBarista ExperienceHeavy LiftingLeadershipSalesCookingSecurity Guard
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseLoss Prevention QualifiedCPRServsafe+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementStampingStamping PressShift Supervisor
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
AEDFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationLoss Prevention QualifiedCPRServsafe+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingSecurity Guard
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitAEDFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseCPRArmed Security License+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipSupervising ExperienceMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsCommercial Roofing Foreman
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitGuard CardPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseOSHA 10TIPS+9 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft Outlook CalendarAnalysis SkillsSanitation Worker
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDOSHA Safety CertificationClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's License+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceLift Truck
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What's the average time to fill a guard role?
The average time to fill a guard role is 46 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 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, commercial roofing foreman and certified manager.
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 Grand Rapids, MI, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a guard?
Most guards have 18 years of professional experience.
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