Guards for hire in Hartford, CT
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills13%Leadership8%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED81%Associate's degree9%Bachelor's degree6%Years of experience
6-10 years40%More than 10 years30%3-5 years20%Current company
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Time at current job
Less than a year60%1-2 years20%2-5 years20%
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Last updated: Oct 12, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Hartford, CT: $83,313 yearly
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Security Guard
Hartford, Connecticut
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementGuard CardAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseHoisting LicenseAED+8 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceSecurity Guard
Hartford, Connecticut
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityDriver's LicenseCPRPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipSalesSecurity Guard
Hartford, Connecticut
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementArmed Security License+10 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementOTRLeadershipLive-In Employment ExperienceHospital Security Guard
Hartford, Connecticut
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDFirst Aid CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsSalesRetail SalesSecurity Guard
East Hartford, Connecticut
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseCPRSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsSurveillanceSecurityLoss PreventionSchedule ManagementSecurity Guard
Hartford, Connecticut
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeSkills
Public SpeakingStrategic PlanningBarista ExperienceLeadershipPresentation SkillsCommunication Skills
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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, leadership and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for guards?
Common licenses or certifications for guards include: Guard Card, Driver's License 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, armed security guard and hospital security guard.
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 9 years of professional experience.
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