Guards for hire in Lancaster, PA

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    2,120

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills11%
    Organizational Skills10%
    Time Management8%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED83%
    Associate's degree13%
    Bachelor's degree2%
  • Years of experience

    1-2 years8%
    3-5 years10%
    6-10 years30%
  • Current company

    Allied Universal
    Acms
    Allied Universal Security Services, Systems and Solutions
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year30%
    1-2 years16%
    2-5 years41%

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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026

Guard: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Lancaster, PA: $40,271 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $37,108$43,703 yearly

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  • Unarmed Security Concilio Guard

    Lancaster, Pennsylvania

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDMotor Vehicle Inspection LicenseFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCPR+1 more

    Skills

    Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipService Technician ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational Skills
  • Cargo Handler

    Lancaster, Pennsylvania

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationAsbestos CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourCPR+4 more

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipService Technician ExperienceAnalysis Skills
  • Armed Transport Guard

    Lancaster, Pennsylvania

    Licenses & certifications

    Tanker EndorsementPassenger EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementAEDFirst Aid CertificationFlagger Certification+8 more

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsBilingualForeign Language Proficiency
  • Commercial Roofer

    Lancaster, Pennsylvania

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCPR

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingTime ManagementCash Handling
  • Facilities associate

    Lancaster, Pennsylvania

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseForklift Certification

    Skills

    Time ManagementHeavy LiftingLift TruckForkliftOSHA (Regulatory Compliance Area)OSHA
  • Security Guard

    Mountville, Pennsylvania

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDDriver's License

    Skills

    Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsFront DeskSchedule ManagementMicrosoft Excel

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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, CPR 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: security guard, cargo handler and facilities associate.

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 Lancaster, PA, 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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