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Most popular skills

Communication Skills 12%
Time Management 9%
Leadership 8%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 83%
Associate's degree 11%
Master's degree 2%

Years of experience

Unknown 2%
1-2 years 10%
3-5 years 18%

Current company

Securitas
SPS SECURITY
Walmart

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 33%
1-2 years 19%
2-5 years 33%

Browse Indeed's database of 534 profiles for Guards in Madison, WI

Last updated: Jul 6, 2026

Guard: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Madison, WI: $133,984 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $103,951$172,693 yearly

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Security Guard

Madison, WI

Licenses & certifications

SecurityAEDLifeguard ExperienceFirst Aid CertificationLifeguard TrainingFirearms License

Skills

Assistant Manager ExperienceLifeguard ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsAnalysis Skills

Security Officer

Madison, WI

Licenses & certifications

Guard CardAEDFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseCPRCertified Medication Aide

Skills

Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceWarehouse ExperienceWarehouse OperationsUnloadingReceiving Shipments

Security Officer (Full-time)

Madison, WI

Licenses & certifications

Guard CardAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR

Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementAnalysis Skills

Mail Carrier

Madison, WI

Licenses & certifications

CHHAGuard CardFood Safety CertificationEPA Type IIPassenger EndorsementFirearms License

Skills

LeadershipOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperiencePersonal Assistant ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy Lifting

Private Security

Madison, WI

Licenses & certifications

Guard CardFood Safety CertificationFirearms LicensePERC CardCPRArmed Security License

Skills

Assistant Manager ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceCustomer ServiceCustomer Support

Rideshare Driver

Madison, WI

Licenses & certifications

ForkliftUse of Force TrainingGuard CardReach TruckMaterial Handling Equipment OperationFirearms License

Skills

Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCuttingSalesRetail Sales

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What's the average time to fill a guard role?

The average time to fill a guard role is 44 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, time management and leadership.

What licenses or certifications are common for a guard?

Common licenses or certifications for guards include: Guard Card, Driver's License and CPR.

What are some job titles related to guards?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to guards include: security officer, security officer (full-time) and private security.

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 Madison, WI, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a guard?

Most guards have 9 years of professional experience.

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