Guards for hire in Hartford, CT

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    7,083

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills12%
    Organizational Skills7%
    Time Management7%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED70%
    Associate's degree12%
    Vocational or technical training8%
  • Years of experience

    1-2 years6%
    3-5 years12%
    6-10 years32%
  • Current company

    Allied Universal
    Andy Frain Services
    SSC
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year13%
    1-2 years28%
    2-5 years38%

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Last updated: Jul 26, 2026

Guard: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Hartford, CT: $83,305 yearly

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  • DSP (Direct Support Professional)

    Hartford, Connecticut

    Licenses & certifications

    CHHAClass DBartender LicenseGuard CardDriver's LicenseLicensed Nursing Assistant

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingExperience Working with Individuals with AutismPersonal Care Home ExperienceSecurity
  • Security Guard

    Hartford, Connecticut

    Licenses & certifications

    Guard CardFlagging for Traffic ControlAerial Lift CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseWoodworking

    Skills

    LandscapingSchedule ManagementISO StandardsCustomer SupportUnloadingCustomer Communication
  • Security Guard

    Hartford, Connecticut

    Licenses & certifications

    Guard CardAEDOC CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR

    Skills

    Communication SkillsAdvanced Knife SkillsTime ManagementPublic SpeakingLeadershipSupervising Experience
  • Security officer

    Hartford, Connecticut

    Licenses & certifications

    DOT Physical ExaminationGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe

    Skills

    LeadershipSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsCookingSocial Media MarketingMarketing
  • Event Security Guard

    Hartford, Connecticut

    Licenses & certifications

    Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift Certification

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingInventory ManagementCustomer Service
  • Delivery Driver

    Hartford, Connecticut

    Licenses & certifications

    Class DGuard CardFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementArmed Security License

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsOTRLeadership

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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 time management.

What licenses or certifications are common for a guard?

Common licenses or certifications for guards include: Guard Card, Driver's License 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, delivery driver and DSP (direct support professional).

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 Hartford, CT, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a guard?

Most guards have 14 years of professional experience.

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