Guards for hire in Knoxville, TN
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Organizational Skills10%Leadership9%Education level
High school diploma or GED72%Bachelor's degree11%Associate's degree11%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%3-5 years20%6-10 years20%Current company
Securitas
army national guard
Allied Universal
Time at current job
2-5 years63%Less than a year25%More than 5 years13%
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Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Knoxville, TN: $78,585 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $67,870 – $90,991 yearly
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Licensed Armed Security Officer
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardOC CertificationAEDFirearms LicenseDriver's LicensePrivate Investigator License+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingArmed Security Officer
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCPRArmed Security License+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingSecurityCampus Security Officer
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Certified Personal TrainerCertified Fitness InstructorGuard CardDriver's LicenseCPRFood Handler Certification+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementSalesArmed Security Officer/Sergeant
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardFirearms LicenseCounseling CertificationDriver's LicenseArmed Security LicenseSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementAssistant Manager ExperienceCommunication SkillsShift ManagementWater Delivery Driver
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationBaton PermitDriver's LicenseCPRSecret Clearance+1 moreSkills
Lifeguard ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsPublic SpeakingLaw EnforcementSecurityGuard Team Leader
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationF EndorsementDriver's License+4 moreSkills
SoCCommunication SkillsTime ManagementFirst AidFirst Aid TrainingOperating Systems
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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, organizational skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for guards?
Common licenses or certifications for guards include: Driver's License, Guard Card and CPR.
What are some job titles related to guards?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to guards include: armed security officer/sergeant, active duty officer and armed guard supervisor.
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 Knoxville, TN, 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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