Guards for hire in Jackson, MI
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Organizational Skills9%Leadership8%Education level
High school diploma or GED67%Associate's degree13%Bachelor's degree13%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years6%3-5 years8%Current company
DK Security
Allied Universal
Crime Prevention SecurityTime at current job
Less than a year21%1-2 years32%2-5 years37%
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Last updated: Aug 22, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Jackson, MI: $66,325 yearly
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Security guard
Jackson, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Online School ExperienceHazmatRespiratory ProtectionPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE) ImplementationDriver's LicensePersonal Protective Equipment (PPE) Adherence+13 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingCPRSecurityLaundryTwo-Way Radio CommunicationUnarmed Security Officer
Jackson, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Series 7OC CertificationVeterinary LicenseEPA CertificationTeaching CertificationDriver's License+11 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementMechanic ExperiencePresentation SkillsRegional LaneGate Attendant
Jackson, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardIICRC CertificationFlagger CertificationDoubles/Triples EndorsementDriver's LicenseWater Certification+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHead Basketball Coach (U13/U14) & ESYL Youth Group Leader
Jackson, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRArmed Security LicenseSkills
Fiber Optic CablesTruck DrivingCommercial Truck DrivingTruck HandlingDrivingIrrigation SystemsMed Passer/Caregiver
Jackson, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationBaton PermitDriver's LicenseCPR+1 moreSkills
Experience Working with Individuals with AutismPersonal Care Home ExperienceHeavy LiftingTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCar Mechanic
Jackson, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitOC CertificationEPA CertificationJourneyman ElectricianEPA 608 Technician CertificationPMP+16 moreSkills
Service Technician ExperienceMaintenance WorkMaintenanceOSHAOSHA 10Brake Repair
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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, organizational skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for a guard?
Common licenses or certifications for guards include: Driver's License, CPR 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: armed security officer, head basketball coach (u13/u14) & ESYL youth group leader and unarmed 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 Jackson, MI, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a guard?
Most guards have 16 years of professional experience.
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