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 GED79%Vocational or technical training8%Associate's degree6%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years30%1-2 years20%Current company
Allied Universal
Securitas
Gardaworld
Time at current job
More than 5 years50%Less than a year17%1-2 years17%
Browse Indeed's database of 18,360 profiles for Guards in Phoenix, AZ
Last updated: Oct 22, 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
Guard CardRadiation Health & Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CCDL a+1 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsSecurity Guard
Phoenix, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CPRSkills
Time ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingSecurity Guard
Phoenix, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCPRElectric Pallet Jack Certification+4 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingITSecurity Guard
Phoenix, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CPR+2 moreSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsMachine OperationSecurity Guard
Glendale, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardClass D SecurityDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class C+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingPhone InquiriesSecurity Guard
Glendale, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardPreventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) CertificationDriver's LicenseHACCP CertificationSecret ClearanceSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementOrder PickingOrder PickerWarehouse Experience
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What's the average time to fill a guard role?
The average time to fill a guard role is 50 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 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 security guard (armed/ unarmed).
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 10 years of professional experience.
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