Guards for hire in Jacksonville, FL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills13%Organizational Skills9%Time Management8%Education level
High school diploma or GED73%Bachelor's degree10%Associate's degree8%Years of experience
1-2 years8%3-5 years4%6-10 years28%Current company
Allied Universal
Fidelity Security OperationsFirst Coast Security
Time at current job
Less than a year24%1-2 years18%2-5 years34%
Browse Indeed's database of 6,634 profiles for Guards in Jacksonville, FL
Last updated: Aug 23, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Jacksonville, FL: $61,376 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $59,487 – $63,325 yearly
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Security Guard
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardFood Safety CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseArmed Security License+8 moreSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementPersonal Assistant ExperienceSupervising ExperienceLaundry Attendant
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardClass D SecurityDriver's LicenseTWIC CardFood Handler CertificationSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceBarista ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsSecurity Guard
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCertified Medical AssistantCPRSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceRetail Sales TransactionsSecurity Guard
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+3 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceJanitorial Worker
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationLoss Prevention Qualified+5 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementFast Casual ExperienceAnalysis SkillsSecurity Guard
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheetsAdministrative Experience
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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 time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a guard?
Common licenses or certifications for guards include: Driver's License, Guard Card and Class D.
What are some job titles related to guards?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to guards include: security guard, laundry attendant and crossing 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 Jacksonville, FL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a guard?
Most guards have 25 years of professional experience.
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