Guards for hire in Lexington, KY
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills14%Leadership10%Time Management9%Education level
High school diploma or GED70%Bachelor's degree23%Master's degree5%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%3-5 years20%Less than a year10%Current company
Allied Universal
Inner Parish Security Corporation
Kentucky Army National Guard
Time at current job
2-5 years50%Less than a year38%1-2 years13%
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Last updated: Oct 6, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Lexington, KY: $136,427 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $62,718 – $296,760 yearly
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Security Guard
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
EKG CertificationX-Ray CertificationEDDA CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseLoss Prevention Qualified+11 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsPersonal Trainer Supervisor
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Certified Personal TrainerCertified Fitness InstructorAEDOC CertificationFirst Aid CertificationPMP+4 moreSkills
LeadershipPublic SpeakingAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementSecurity Operations Manager (Client Site: Amgen Louisville Distribution Center)
Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
AEDOC CertificationGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicensePERC Card+2 moreSkills
Strategic PlanningLeadershipAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementSecurity Guard
Nicholasville, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Class DDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementNon-CDL Class CServsafeSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsMachine OperationCorrectional Officer
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
OC CertificationGuard CardFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCPRArmed Security License+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLearning TechnologySharePointSecurity Guard
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingHi-LoProduct ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication 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, leadership and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for guards?
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, event security officer and personal trainer 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 Lexington, KY, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a guard?
Most guards have 12 years of professional experience.
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