Guards for hire in Nashville, TN
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills13%Leadership9%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED77%Associate's degree8%Bachelor's degree8%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years22%6-10 years34%Current company
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Securitas
Time at current job
Less than a year24%1-2 years36%2-5 years31%
Browse Indeed's database of 7,106 profiles for Guards in Nashville, TN
Last updated: Aug 20, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Nashville, TN: $66,064 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $53,786 – $81,144 yearly
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Unarmed Security Guard
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardCertified Notary PublicFirst Aid CertificationPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseServsafeSkills
LeadershipBarista ExperiencePublic SpeakingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsSecurity Guard
Madison, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationGuard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicensePERC Card+4 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsStrategic PlanningCasual Dining ExperienceAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsUpscale Casual ExperienceSecurity Guard
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationCPRArmed Security LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsFast Casual ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceTime ManagementArmed Security Guard
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Customer Support Experience Within Technology IndustryTechnical SupportWindows SupportFirearms LicensePERC CardHardware Support+45 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceClient ServicesCustomer SupportHospitalitySecurity Guard
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardPassenger EndorsementFirst Aid CertificationF EndorsementDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipAS400Client Relationship ManagementCustomer Relationship BuildingSecurity Guard
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRMedical Billing CertificationCNASkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsSecurity
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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, leadership and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a guard?
Common licenses or certifications for guards include: Guard Card, Driver's License 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, security guard 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 10 years of professional experience.
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