Guards for hire in Milwaukee, WI
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills15%Organizational Skills11%Leadership10%Education level
High school diploma or GED85%Bachelor's degree9%Associate's degree4%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years4%3-5 years12%Current company
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BEST Crowd Management
Time at current job
Less than a year28%1-2 years23%2-5 years44%
Browse Indeed's database of 5,675 profiles for Guards in Milwaukee, WI
Last updated: Aug 22, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Milwaukee, WI: $55,945 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $33,640 – $93,038 yearly
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Security Guard Officer
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardAEDFood Safety CertificationClass D SecurityHeartsaver Certification+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportStore Opening/Closing ProceduresManagementSecurity Officer
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationAsbestos CertificationOSHA 10+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingSecuritySecurity Guard
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardBaton PermitServsafe Alcohol CertificationFirearms LicenseOSHA 10+9 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsMechanic ExperienceSupervising ExperienceLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceSecurity Guard
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Class DAEDGuard CardCPIFirst Aid CertificationFirearms License+5 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementSecurityJanitorial Worker
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseConcealed Carry Permit+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipVacuumingCarpet VacuumingGate Screener
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationOSHA 10Private Investigator License+5 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy Lifting
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What's the average time to fill a guard role?
The average time to fill a guard role is 46 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 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, security guard and public safety officer.
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 15 years of professional experience.
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