Guards for hire in Nashville, TN
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills13%Leadership9%Time Management9%Education level
High school diploma or GED77%Bachelor's degree11%Associate's degree9%Years of experience
3-5 years60%More than 10 years30%6-10 years10%Current company
Allied Universal
Archangel Protective Services
Weiser Security Services
Time at current job
Less than a year38%1-2 years25%2-5 years25%
Browse Indeed's database of 7,250 profiles for Guards in Nashville, TN
Last updated: Oct 12, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Nashville, TN: $72,478 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $56,301 – $93,302 yearly
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Security Guard
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardBaton PermitF EndorsementDriver's LicensePERC CardHVAC Certification+8 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipOfficer
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
AEDOC CertificationGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationTaserBaton Permit+3 moreSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingSecurity Guard
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
RHIACHHAGuard CardAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid Certification+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHost/Hostess ExperienceHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsSecurity Guard
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Board Certified Behavior AnalystGuard CardLicensed Behavior AnalystF EndorsementDriver's LicenseReal Estate License+10 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsPublic SpeakingHeavy LiftingLeadershipSecurity Guard
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardLife Insurance LicenseInsurance Producer LicenseF EndorsementmacOS+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipResearchArm security guard
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDOC CertificationClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationBaton Permit+6 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsMilitarySecurity
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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, leadership and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for guards?
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 (unarmed) and armed 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 Nashville, TN, 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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