Guards for hire in Philadelphia, PA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Time Management7%Organizational Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED74%Vocational or technical training11%Bachelor's degree7%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%3-5 years30%6-10 years10%Current company
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Securitas
Scotland Yard SecurityTime at current job
1-2 years63%Less than a year13%2-5 years13%
Browse Indeed's database of 18,938 profiles for Guards in Philadelphia, PA
Last updated: Oct 11, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Philadelphia, PA: $57,762 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $52,305 – $63,789 yearly
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Security Guard
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementClass DGuard CardOSHA Safety CertificationRBT CertificationFirearms License+11 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementLaw EnforcementSecurity Guard
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseLoss Prevention QualifiedCPRConcealed Carry PermitSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsSurveillance EquipmentSecurity Guard
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Class DX-Ray CertificationGuard CardChild Development Associate CertificationAmerican Heart Association Heartsaver CertificationLifeguard Experience+17 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingPersonal Assistant ExperienceTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceSecurity Guard
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardDriver's LicenseFood Handler CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementStockingCustomer ServiceArmed Guard
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCPR+4 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipHost/Hostess ExperiencePersonal Assistant ExperienceTime ManagementHeavy LiftingSecurity Guard
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementClass D SecurityAir Brake EndorsementCDL CPERC CardDriver's License+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingBussingFood Service ExperienceRestaurant Experience
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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, time management and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for guards?
Common licenses or certifications for guards include: Driver's License, Guard Card 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 and armed 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 Philadelphia, PA, 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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