Guards for hire in Jacksonville, NC
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Leadership10%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED71%Bachelor's degree8%Vocational or technical training8%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years40%Current company
Allied Universal
Express Employment Professionals
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Time at current job
2-5 years50%1-2 years33%Less than a year17%
Browse Indeed's database of 776 profiles for Guards in Jacksonville, NC
Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Jacksonville, NC: $63,250 yearly
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Security Officer
Jacksonville, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsAsset Protection Investigator
Jacksonville, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardOC CertificationAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationBaton Permit+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementLeadershipAnalysis SkillsSecurity Guard
Jacksonville, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicensePERC CardCPR+1 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementAssistant Manager ExperienceMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSecurity Guard
Jacksonville, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardLVNClass D SecurityTS/SCIDriver's License+6 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsPatient CareCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportArmed Security Officer
Jacksonville, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardDriver's LicenseReal Estate LicenseHVAC CertificationClass D SecurityFlagger Certification+9 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsService Technician ExperienceMechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipUnarmed Security Officer
Jacksonville, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardFlagger CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseCDL aSkills
Heavy LiftingConstruction InspectionTime ManagementMechanic ExperienceService Technician ExperienceCommunication Skills
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What's the average time to fill a guard role?
The average time to fill a guard role is 50 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, Guard Card 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, security guard 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 Jacksonville, NC, 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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