Guards for hire in Lexington, KY
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills15%Organizational Skills13%Leadership11%Education level
High school diploma or GED76%Associate's degree11%Bachelor's degree9%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years20%6-10 years24%Current company
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GardaWorld
Rupp arenaTime at current job
Less than 1 year31%1-2 years19%2-5 years31%
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Last updated: Jul 18, 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 Officer
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
LCDCGuard CardCertified Payroll ProfessionalCertified Phlebotomy TechnicianFundamental Payroll CertificationFirst Aid CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipAssistant Manager ExperienceOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceCNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Patient Personal Care AssistanceSeeing Clients in a Personal Beauty RoleSalon Safety ProtocolsCall Light Response (Emergency Response Procedures)Patient AssessmentCleaningSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceHeavy LiftingMover/Helper
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical ExaminationFirst Aid CertificationPassenger EndorsementSchool Bus EndorsementDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsService Technician ExperienceTime ManagementComputer OperationSecurity Field Supervisor
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDClass D SecurityBaton PermitDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsFacilities ManagementSecurity Guard
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Class DDOT Physical ExaminationDriver's LicenseCDL CNon-CDL Class CClass ESkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementSecurity Guard
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationTanker EndorsementEPA Type ICertified Pool OperatorLow Voltage LicenseCertified Supply Chain ProfessionalSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsWarehouse Management System
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What's the average time to fill a guard role?
The average time to fill a guard role is 43 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 leadership.
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, mover/helper and medical health aid.
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 13 years of professional experience.
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