Guards for hire in Lafayette, LA
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 11%
- Heavy Lifting
- 8%
- Organizational Skills
- 8%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 62%
- Bachelor's degree
- 19%
- Vocational or technical training
- 10%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
- Less than a year
- 10%
Current company
Army National Guard
Allied Universal
Inter-Con Security
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 50%
- 1-2 years
- 17%
- 2-5 years
- 17%
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Last updated: Nov 11, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Lafayette, LA: $44,411 yearly
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Armed Security Guard
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRRAID Configurations+1 moreSkills
Public SpeakingCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCasino manger and a armed guard
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
Class DChauffeur's PermitBartender LicenseGuard CardOSHA Safety CertificationPassenger Endorsement+11 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsDetention Officer
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
OC CertificationGuard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+2 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsBilingualForeign Language ProficiencyUS Army Medic
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportEnglishSecurity 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 ExperienceInfantry Squad Leader
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
Certified Personal TrainerCertified Fitness InstructorAEDFirst Aid CertificationCPRSecret Clearance+1 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsAssistant Manager ExperiencePresentation SkillsHeavy LiftingAnalysis Skills
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What's the average time to fill a guard role?
The average time to fill a guard role is 52 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: security guard, state guard and infantry squad leader.
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 16 years of professional experience.
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