Guards for hire in Memphis, TN
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Organizational Skills7%Time Management6%Education level
High school diploma or GED77%Bachelor's degree11%Associate's degree5%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years30%3-5 years20%Current company
Allied Universal
Army National Guard
Securitas
Time at current job
Less than a year50%More than 5 years33%2-5 years17%
Browse Indeed's database of 10,480 profiles for Guards in Memphis, TN
Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Memphis, TN: $66,543 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $63,678 – $69,538 yearly
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Unarmed Security Guard
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Top Secret ClearanceAEDGuard CardAct 120Baton PermitArmed Security License+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementUnarmed Security Guard
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Food Service Health Code ComplianceFood Sanitation PracticesGuard CardSanitation ProceduresDriver's LicenseFood Safety+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsMicrosoft OfficeArmed guard
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardOC CertificationClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationFirearms License+6 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsSchedule ManagementSecurity Guard
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
QIDP CertificationClass D SecurityCertificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language PathologyDriver's LicenseMedical LicenseArmed Security License+3 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsPoint Guard/Supervisor
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
CDLDriver's LicenseCDL CAir Brake EndorsementCDL aForklift CertificationSkills
Time ManagementMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsSecurity guard
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCPRArmed Security LicenseSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTattooingGraphic DesignAdobe Photoshop
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What's the average time to fill a guard role?
The average time to fill a guard role is 50 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 guards?
Common licenses or certifications for guards include: Driver's License, Guard Card and Armed Security License.
What are some job titles related to guards?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to guards include: security guard, unarmed security guard and security guard (unarmed).
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 12 years of professional experience.
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