Guards for hire in Minneapolis, MN
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills14%Organizational Skills9%Leadership8%Education level
High school diploma or GED78%Associate's degree14%Bachelor's degree6%Years of experience
1-2 years12%3-5 years12%6-10 years24%Current company
Allied Universal
BEST Crowd Management
GardaWorld Security Services US
Time at current job
Less than a year18%1-2 years26%2-5 years47%
Browse Indeed's database of 7,157 profiles for Guards in Minneapolis, MN
Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Minneapolis, MN: $90,052 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $72,655 – $111,616 yearly
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Material Handler
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardOSHA 10ServsafeElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementForklift CertificationArmed Guard Supervisor
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDClass D SecurityFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+4 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceHeavy LiftingLevel 3 Armed Guard
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Board Certified Behavior AnalystAEDCPIFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementExperience Working with Individuals with AutismDe-Escalation TechniquesExecutive Protection
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationFire Alarm LicenseDriver's License+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceChildcareExperience Working with ChildrenComputer OperationUnarmed Security Guard
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Certified Notary PublicEMT CertificationPERC CardState Tested Nursing AssistantCertified Safety ProfessionalAED+27 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsExperience Working with Individuals with AutismAssistant Manager ExperienceArmed Security Officer/Supervisor
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
OC CertificationAEDFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseLoss Prevention Qualified+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingWarehouse Experience
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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: Driver's License, First Aid Certification and CPR.
What are some job titles related to guards?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to guards include: security guard, executive protection and armed guard supervisor.
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 14 years of professional experience.
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