Guards for hire in Phoenix, AZ
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Organizational Skills10%Time Management9%Education level
High school diploma or GED68%Associate's degree13%Bachelor's degree11%Years of experience
1-2 years8%3-5 years12%6-10 years32%Current company
Allied Universal
GardaWorld
GardaWorld Security Services US
Time at current job
Less than a year23%1-2 years20%2-5 years43%
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Last updated: Aug 21, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Phoenix, AZ: $67,508 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $51,678 – $88,187 yearly
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Security Guard
Phoenix, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical ExaminationCDLGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationPassenger EndorsementDoubles/Triples Endorsement+4 moreSkills
Property ManagementAutoCADCAD SoftwareCADAutodeskSemi-Truck OperationSecurity Guard
Phoenix, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDFirst Aid CertificationCPRForklift CertificationHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceLeadershipSecurityEnvironmental ServicesUnarmed Security Guard
Tempe, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardCertified Safety ProfessionalAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's License+1 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSecurity Guard
Phoenix, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardClass D SecurityEMT CertificationFirst Aid CertificationFirearms License+4 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipAssistant Manager ExperienceCleaning & Sanitation ManagementManaging Cleaning or Sanitation TeamsSecurity Guard
Phoenix, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementGuard CardPassenger EndorsementFirearms LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10+8 moreSkills
Rear Loader TruckOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsFront Loader TruckMechanic ExperienceTime ManagementSecurity Guard
Phoenix, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardDriver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationSecret ClearanceForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsFront Loader TruckOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingMasonry
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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, organizational skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a guard?
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, armed security guard and unarmed 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 Phoenix, AZ, 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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