Guards for hire in Philadelphia, PA
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 11%
- Time Management
- 7%
- Organizational Skills
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 82%
- Bachelor's degree
- 11%
- Vocational or technical training
- 2%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
Current company
Allied Universal
Securitas
Penn Medicine
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 50%
- More than 5 years
- 33%
- 2-5 years
- 17%
Browse Indeed's database of 18,624 profiles for Guards in Philadelphia, PA
Last updated: Oct 25, 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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Armed Security Officer
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicensePERC Card+3 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingService Technician ExperienceLeadershipSecurity 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
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCPR+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementStrategic PlanningCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsSecurity Guard
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
CPIChild Abuse Reporting LawsMandated Reporting LawsFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class C+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingHome CareHome HealthSecurity 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
Camden, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationSORADriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class C+3 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsHi-LoPublic SpeakingCommunication SkillsHeavy Lifting
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What's the average time to fill a guard role?
The average time to fill a guard role is 51 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 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, unarmed security guard and arm 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 16 years of professional experience.
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