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Most popular skills

Communication Skills 11%
Leadership 8%
Time Management 8%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 77%
Associate's degree 13%
Bachelor's degree 8%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 2%
1-2 years 2%
3-5 years 20%

Current company

Securitas
Allied Universal
American security

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 34%
1-2 years 14%
2-5 years 41%

Browse Indeed's database of 4,180 profiles for Guards in Minneapolis, MN

Last updated: Jul 12, 2026

Guard: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Minneapolis, MN: $204,910 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $98,980$424,211 yearly

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Security Guard

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Licenses & certifications

AEDGuard CardAct 120First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR

Skills

Supervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceCommunication SkillsMathSpecial Education

Static Guard

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Licenses & certifications

ForkliftGuard CardOC CertificationFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPR

Skills

Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipSupervising ExperienceAmerican CuisineFrench Cuisine

Level 3 Armed Guard

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Licenses & certifications

BCBACPIFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRConcealed Carry Permit

Skills

Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementExperience Working with Individuals with AutismDe-Escalation Techniques

Security Guard

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Licenses & certifications

Guard CardAEDFirst Aid CertificationPrivate Investigator LicenseDriver's LicenseCPR

Skills

Organizational SkillsHospitalityConflict ManagementManagementPhone EtiquetteResearch

Security Officer

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Licenses & certifications

Class DAEDGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's License

Skills

Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingAnalysis Skills

Security Guard

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Licenses & certifications

Class DCPIGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationEMT CertificationDriver's License

Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsExperience Working with Individuals with AutismHeavy LiftingTime ManagementLeadership

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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, leadership and time management.

What licenses or certifications are common for a guard?

Common licenses or certifications for guards include: Driver's License, First Aid Certification and Guard Card.

What are some job titles related to guards?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to guards include: security guard, security officer and security 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 Minneapolis, MN, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a guard?

Most guards have 13 years of professional experience.

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