Guards for hire in Lafayette, LA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Heavy Lifting8%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED63%Bachelor's degree16%Vocational or technical training14%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years30%1-2 years10%Current company
Army National Guard
Allied Universal
Corecivic Correctional Facility
Time at current job
1-2 years50%Less than a year33%2-5 years17%
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Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Lafayette, LA: $43,180 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $29,337 – $63,556 yearly
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Senior Correctional Officer
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
Baton PermitTS/SCISSCPMCTSCompTIA Server+Confidential Clearance+28 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsArmed Security Guard
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRRAID Configurations+1 moreSkills
Public SpeakingCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementArmed Security Officer
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourCPR+5 moreSkills
Personal Assistant ExperienceAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsArmed Security Officer
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationBaton PermitDriver's LicenseCPR+2 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsVFRCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCustomer ServiceDetention Officer
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
OC CertificationGuard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+2 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsBilingualForeign Language ProficiencySecurity Guard
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitClass DGuard CardCertified Notary PublicPassenger EndorsementDriver's License+9 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsPersonal Care Home ExperiencePrivate School ExperienceEMT Experience
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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, heavy lifting and organizational skills.
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, security guard and state 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 Lafayette, LA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a guard?
Most guards have 17 years of professional experience.
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