Guards for hire in Lafayette, LA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Organizational Skills10%Time Management9%Education level
High school diploma or GED77%Associate's degree9%Bachelor's degree9%Years of experience
1-2 years6%3-5 years4%6-10 years24%Current company
Rivers SecurityInner Parish Security Corporation
Southern Defense & Security
Time at current job
Less than a year23%1-2 years26%2-5 years43%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 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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Armed Security Guard
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
School Bus EndorsementTanker EndorsementChauffeur's PermitClass DIICRC CertificationConfined Space Certification+24 moreSkills
Regional LaneTime ManagementOTRHeavy LiftingDrywallPlumbingUnarmed Patrol Security Guard
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationNCCER CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRWelding CertificationTWIC CardSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipAnalysis SkillsService Technician ExperienceHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsHousekeeper / Laundry Attendant
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
Plumbing LicenseClass DGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseJourneyman License+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingLaundrySecurityArmed Security Guard
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitGuard CardChild Development Associate CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseLoss Prevention Qualified+9 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsState guard
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
CHHAGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRTWIC Card+1 moreSkills
Experience Working with Individuals with AutismCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCPRCPRSecuritySecurity Guard
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationGuard CardBaton PermitL ClearanceFirearms LicenseDriver's License+11 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication Skills
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What's the average time to fill a guard role?
The average time to fill a guard role is 47 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 CPR.
What are some job titles related to guards?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to guards include: armed security guard, 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 15 years of professional experience.
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