Guards for hire in Memphis, TN
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills13%Organizational Skills9%Time Management8%Education level
High school diploma or GED78%Bachelor's degree11%Associate's degree9%Years of experience
3-5 years16%6-10 years26%More than 10 years58%Current company
Allied Universal
American Guard Services
Inter-Con Security Systems
Time at current job
Less than a year21%1-2 years21%2-5 years44%
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Last updated: Aug 14, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Memphis, TN: $66,252 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $63,277 – $69,366 yearly
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Armed Security Guard
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityProperty & Casualty LicenseFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperiencePublic SpeakingHeavy LiftingSalesAgent security guard
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardOSHA Safety CertificationCertified Notary PublicRBT CertificationFirearms LicenseSkills
Barista ExperienceService Technician ExperienceCommunication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceFinanceSchedule ManagementArmed Guard
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardOC CertificationAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationLicensed Psychologist CredentialsSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsArmed Guard
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceLift TruckForkliftArmed Security Guard
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCPRArmed Security LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceCaregivingProviding Care for ClientsHome Health Care AssistanceHome CareSecurity Guard
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Certified Personal TrainerCertified Fitness InstructorGuard CardDriver's LicenseCleaningHoisting LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceProduct ManagementTime Management
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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, organizational skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a Guard?
Common licenses or certifications for guards include: Guard Card, Driver's License 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, armed security guard and armed guard.
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 Memphis, TN, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a Guard?
Most guards have 15 years of professional experience.
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