Guards for hire in Milwaukee, WI
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills14%Organizational Skills10%Leadership9%Education level
High school diploma or GED84%Associate's degree10%Master's degree4%Years of experience
More than 10 years40%6-10 years30%Less than a year20%Current company
Allied Universal
Fiserv Forum
GardaWorld Security Services US
Time at current job
1-2 years50%2-5 years38%Less than a year13%
Browse Indeed's database of 5,856 profiles for Guards in Milwaukee, WI
Last updated: Oct 9, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Milwaukee, WI: $59,119 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $39,144 – $89,287 yearly
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Security Guard
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicensePERC Card+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingSercurity Guard
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardCDLNon-CDL Class CCDL aCDL BServsafe+5 moreSkills
LeadershipHi-LoOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementPrivate Security Guard
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardClass D SecurityDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCalipersSecurity Guard
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardCertified Phlebotomy TechnicianFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceHeavy LiftingSpecimen Collection ProcessingSecurity Officer
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationAsbestos CertificationOSHA 10+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingSecurityCustomer ServiceSecurity Guard
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardCDLClass D SecurityCISSPCompTIA Security++6 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceLaw EnforcementSurveillance
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What's the average time to fill a guard role?
The average time to fill a guard role is 54 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 guards?
Common licenses or certifications for guards include: Guard Card, Driver's License and Class D Security.
What are some job titles related to guards?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to guards include: security guard, sercurity guard and private security 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 Milwaukee, 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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