Guards for hire in Portland, ME
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Organizational Skills8%Leadership6%Education level
High school diploma or GED61%Bachelor's degree18%Associate's degree14%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%1-2 years10%3-5 years10%Current company
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Time at current job
Less than a year50%1-2 years33%More than 5 years17%
Browse Indeed's database of 571 profiles for Guards in Portland, ME
Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Portland, ME: $69,977 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $42,973 – $113,951 yearly
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Sanitation Worker
Portland, Maine
Licenses & certifications
National Institute for Certification in Engineering TechnologiesGuard CardEPA Type IEMT CertificationDriver's LicenseCNA+7 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingEvent Security Officer
Portland, Maine
Licenses & certifications
CPIAEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRCNA+1 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsWarehouse Worker
South Portland, Maine
Licenses & certifications
Class DPassenger EndorsementFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseNonviolent Crisis Intervention Certification (NCI)CPR+2 moreSkills
Fast Casual ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingSecurity Officer
South Portland, Maine
Licenses & certifications
CPICertified Notary PublicFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCDL CCPR+3 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceUnarmed guard
Portland, Maine
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Non-CDL Class C+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingMaintenance WorkBHP
Portland, Maine
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFood Safety CertificationCertified Case ManagerRNDriver's LicenseCPR+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsPublic SpeakingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHost/Hostess 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 leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for guards?
Common licenses or certifications for guards include: Driver's License, Guard Card and CPR.
What are some job titles related to guards?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to guards include: event security officer, marine section leader/ dynamic position operator and westin hotel.
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 Portland, ME, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a guard?
Most guards have 21 years of professional experience.
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