Guards for hire in Indianapolis, IN
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Leadership10%Organizational Skills10%Education level
High school diploma or GED68%Associate's degree12%Bachelor's degree7%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years30%1-2 years10%Current company
Securitas
Allied Universal
Loomis
Time at current job
2-5 years40%More than 5 years40%Less than a year20%
Browse Indeed's database of 5,750 profiles for Guards in Indianapolis, IN
Last updated: Oct 9, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Indianapolis, IN: $65,428 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $47,939 – $89,299 yearly
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Security Guard
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitClass D SecurityDoubles/Triples EndorsementSpeech-Language Pathology LicenseDriver's LicenseCPR+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingConflict ManagementSecurity Guard
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationBICSI CertificationOSHA 10CPR+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAdobe MarketingAnalysis SkillsSecurity Officer
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitEPA Type IIICertified Notary PublicAEMT CertificationEMT CertificationCertified Pool Operator+25 moreSkills
LeadershipParalegal ExperienceCommunication SkillsMechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementSecurity Guard
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitGuard CardTeaching CertificationDoubles/Triples EndorsementLicensed Psychologist CredentialsFirearms License+13 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsEHSSecurity Guard
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardPassenger EndorsementFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class C+3 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingMicrosoft ExcelSecurity Guard
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementChauffeur's PermitClass DCHHAPassenger EndorsementLicensed Psychologist Credentials+17 moreSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsWarm Calling
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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: Driver's License, First Aid Certification 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 guard officer, CTDI - communications test design 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 Indianapolis, IN, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a guard?
Most guards have 11 years of professional experience.
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