Guards for hire in Phoenix, AZ
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Organizational Skills8%Time Management7%Education level
High school diploma or GED75%Bachelor's degree11%Associate's degree9%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%3-5 years20%Less than a year10%Current company
Allied Universal
Securitas
Vss security services
Time at current job
2-5 years50%More than 5 years33%Less than a year17%
Browse Indeed's database of 18,589 profiles for Guards in Phoenix, AZ
Last updated: Oct 6, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Phoenix, AZ: $65,739 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $50,239 – $86,021 yearly
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Security Guard
Phoenix, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardRBT CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Caregiver Certification+7 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingSecurity Guard
Glendale, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCaregiver CertificationCPR+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCaregivingSecurity guard
Phoenix, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFood Safety CertificationHeartsaver CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Driver's License+11 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingAdministrative ExperienceSecurity Guard
Phoenix, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseCDL CNon-CDL Class CCrane Certification+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipProduct ManagementSecurity Guard
Phoenix, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsSchedule ManagementSecuritySecurity Guard Officer
Phoenix, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationGuard CardPERC CardDriver's LicenseArmed Security LicenseClass E+7 moreSkills
Time ManagementWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication Skills
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What's the average time to fill a guard role?
The average time to fill a guard role is 52 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, organizational skills 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 and security guard officer.
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 11 years of professional experience.
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