Guards for hire in Phoenix, AZ
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills13%Time Management9%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED80%Bachelor's degree9%Vocational or technical training7%Years of experience
6-10 years44%More than 10 years34%1-2 years14%Current company
Allied Universal
Inter-Con Security
Sunstates Security
Time at current job
Less than a year37%2-5 years33%1-2 years17%
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Last updated: Sep 12, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Phoenix, AZ: $66,087 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $50,084 – $87,203 yearly
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Security Guard
Phoenix, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicensePERC CardCPR+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementDrivingDelivery DrivingDelivery Driver ExperienceSecurity Guard
Phoenix, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardDriver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationSecret ClearanceForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsFront Loader TruckOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingMasonrySecurity Guard
Glendale, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCaregiver CertificationCPR+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCaregivingUnarmed Security Guard
Phoenix, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CPR+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipSecurity Guard
Phoenix, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementGuard CardPassenger EndorsementFirearms LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10+9 moreSkills
Rear Loader TruckOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsMechanic ExperienceTime ManagementDrivingSecurity Guard
Phoenix, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardDriver's LicenseArmed Security LicenseSecret ClearanceSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementCustomer Service
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What's the average time to fill a guard role?
The average time to fill a guard role is 48 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 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, sercurity 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 Phoenix, AZ, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a guard?
Most guards have 8 years of professional experience.
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