Guards for hire in Pittsburgh, PA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills13%Organizational Skills9%Time Management8%Education level
High school diploma or GED84%Associate's degree9%Vocational or technical training5%Years of experience
6-10 years60%More than 10 years30%3-5 years10%Current company
Allied Universal
PNC
Securitas
Time at current job
Less than a year33%2-5 years33%1-2 years22%
Browse Indeed's database of 5,232 profiles for Guards in Pittsburgh, PA
Last updated: Oct 17, 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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Allied Universal Security Officer
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCPRArmed Security License+2 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingSecurity Guard
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsBuilding Guard
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationAirframe & Powerplant LicenseDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipMechanical KnowledgeSecurity Officer
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardTS/SCIPERC CardDriver's LicenseTWIC CardCertified Recovery Specialist+9 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsPublic SpeakingOhmmeterLeadershipTime Managementfloater security guard
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseOSHA 10Driver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class C+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCrowd Incident ManagementCrowd ControlSecurity Guard
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationCPRBLSSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsChildcareExperience Working with ChildrenPatient Care
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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: Driver's License, CPR 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, allied universal security officer and floater 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 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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