Guards for hire in Pittsburgh, PA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Leadership8%Time Management8%Education level
High school diploma or GED83%Associate's degree13%Bachelor's degree2%Years of experience
1-2 years8%3-5 years12%6-10 years32%Current company
Allied Universal
Allied Universal Security Services
Am gardTime at current job
Less than a year29%1-2 years23%2-5 years34%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Pittsburgh, PA: $43,201 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $41,043 – $45,472 yearly
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Assistant Manager
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationPERC CardDriver's License+6 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceArmed Currency Transport Guard
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityEMT CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCPR+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsEMT ExperienceSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingDelivery DrivingDelivery Driver ExperienceSchool Crossing Guard
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCertified Medical AssistantState Tested Nursing AssistantCPR+2 moreSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsExperience Working with Individuals with AutismCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceSecurity Officer
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardTS/SCIPERC CardDriver's LicenseTWIC CardCertified Recovery Specialist+9 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsPublic SpeakingOhmmeterLeadershipTime ManagementArmed Security Officer / Gate Lead
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Use of Force TrainingOC CertificationGuard CardTaserBaton PermitFirearms License+7 moreSkills
Trade SchoolLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsStrategic PlanningFirst Responder Field Response ExperienceSecurity Guard
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardBartender LicenseTIPSDriver's LicenseHACCP CertificationCertified Internal Auditor+7 moreSkills
Communication SkillsKnowledge ManagementBarista ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceBusiness CoachingHeavy Lifting
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What's the average time to fill a guard role?
The average time to fill a guard role is 47 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, leadership and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a guard?
Common licenses or certifications for guards include: Driver's License, First Aid Certification 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, security officer and assistant manager.
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 Pittsburgh, PA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a guard?
Most guards have 14 years of professional experience.
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