Guards for hire in Greenville, SC

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills12%
    Organizational Skills10%
    Leadership8%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED79%
    Associate's degree11%
    Bachelor's degree6%
  • Years of experience

    1-2 years6%
    3-5 years16%
    6-10 years20%
  • Current company

    Allied Universal
    Allied universal security
    Defender Services
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year29%
    1-2 years18%
    2-5 years32%

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Last updated: Jul 25, 2026

Guard: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Greenville, SC: $45,565 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $44,709$46,438 yearly

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  • Groundskeeper/Maintenance Assistant

    Greenville, South Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    Guard CardAEDEPA Type IBackflow CertificationCPRForklift Certification

    Skills

    Service Technician ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipAnalysis SkillsConstruction ExperienceCustomer Communication
  • Security Officer

    Greenville, South Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    Class DGuard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR

    Skills

    Mechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsCommunication Skills
  • City of Greenville

    Greenville, South Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    Guard CardClass D SecurityDriver's LicensePERC CardCPRNon-CDL Class C

    Skills

    Supervising ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHousekeeping Assistance
  • Part-Time

    Taylors, South Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    Class DCertified Safety ProfessionalAEDFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's License

    Skills

    Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsOTROrganizational SkillsLeadership
  • Security Engineer

    Greenville, South Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    EPA CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CEPA Universal CertificationServsafe

    Skills

    Time ManagementLeadershipHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills
  • Security Guard

    Greenville, South Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    Class DGuard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's License

    Skills

    Food Service ExperienceUnloadingLoadingManufacturing Facility ExperienceManufacturing Company ExperienceTransportation Safety Regulations

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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, Guard Card 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, security officer and groundskeeper/maintenance assistant.

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 Greenville, SC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a guard?

Most guards have 23 years of professional experience.

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