Guards for hire in Memphis, TN
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills14%Organizational Skills10%Leadership9%Education level
High school diploma or GED69%Associate's degree17%Bachelor's degree10%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years14%6-10 years20%Current company
Clarion Security LLCAllied Universal
Andy Frain Services
Time at current job
Less than a year19%1-2 years11%2-5 years56%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 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 Guard
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
OC CertificationGuard CardClass D SecurityF EndorsementCompTIA Security+Driver's License+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipSecurityStockingGroundskeepingDrivingSercurity Guard
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFood Safety CertificationPERC CardDriver's LicenseArmed Security LicenseFire Safety Certification+8 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsSecurity Guard
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
CHHAGuard CardCertified Notary PublicDriver's LicenseState Tested Nursing AssistantCNA+11 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingLift TruckForkliftArmed Security Guard
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityProperty & Casualty LicenseFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's License+4 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperiencePublic SpeakingHeavy LiftingSalesSecurity guard
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
CDLGuard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationAerial Lift CertificationDriver's License+4 moreSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrder PickingUnarmed Security Guard
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Top Secret ClearanceAEDGuard CardAct 120Baton PermitArmed Security LicenseSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingLeadershipAnalysis Skills
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What's the average time to fill a guard role?
The average time to fill a guard role is 47 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: Guard Card, Driver's License and Firearms License.
What are some job titles related to guards?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to guards include: security guard, armed guard and driver/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 14 years of professional experience.
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