Guards for hire in Pittsburgh, PA

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    3,070

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    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills12%
    Time Management9%
    Supervising Experience9%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED90%
    Associate's degree8%
    Bachelor's degree2%
  • Years of experience

    1-2 years6%
    3-5 years18%
    6-10 years28%
  • Current company

    Allied Universal
    St Moritz Security Services, Inc
    Signal security
  • Time at current job

    Less than 1 year19%
    1-2 years22%
    2-5 years47%

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Last updated: Jul 15, 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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  • Security Guard

    Mount Oliver, Pennsylvania

    Licenses & certifications

    Servsafe Food Handler CertificationFlagger CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CEPA Universal Certification

    Skills

    Supervising ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceFast Casual ExperienceAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingTime Management
  • Security Guard

    Bellevue, Pennsylvania

    Licenses & certifications

    EPA CertificationEPA Type IFirst Aid CertificationEPA Type IIOSHA 10EPA Universal Certification

    Skills

    Supervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsTeam SupervisionCrew ManagementJanitorial Experience
  • Security Guard

    East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

    Licenses & certifications

    Guard CardQIDP CertificationCertified Medical AssistantCosmetology LicenseQMHP CertificationFirst Aid Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingService Technician Experience
  • Security Officer

    Glassport, Pennsylvania

    Licenses & certifications

    OSHA Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCDL COccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourCPR

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementProduct ManagementLeadershipHazardous Material Containment
  • Allied Universal Event Services

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

    Licenses & certifications

    Board Certified Behavior AnalystSpecial Education CertificationOSHA Safety CertificationChild Development Associate CertificationTeaching CertificationRBT Certification

    Skills

    Experience Working with Individuals with AutismHeavy LiftingParalegal ExperienceLeadershipSupervising ExperienceCommunication Skills
  • Security Guard

    East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

    Licenses & certifications

    Class D SecurityOSHA 10Driver's LicenseCPRWelding CertificationSafety Training Undergone

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipTime ManagementPaints

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What's the average time to fill a guard role?

The average time to fill a guard role is 44 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, time management and supervising experience.

What licenses or certifications are common for a guard?

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, security officer and security supervisor.

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 17 years of professional experience.

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