Guards for hire in Portland, ME
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Time Management7%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED67%Associate's degree14%Bachelor's degree8%Years of experience
Less than a year6%1-2 years10%3-5 years8%Current company
Allied Universal
University of New England
ACE SECURITYTime at current job
Less than a year28%1-2 years34%2-5 years19%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 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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Professional Services
Scarborough, Maine
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementSemi-Truck OperationTractor-TrailerTanker EndorsementCDLDoubles/Triples Endorsement+8 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsAutomotive RepairFirst Protection Officer
Portland, Maine
Licenses & certifications
CPIAEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRBLSSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCleaner
Portland, Maine
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardDriver's LicenseHearing Aid Specialist LicenseCDLOverhead Crane CertificationAudiologist License+7 moreSkills
FrenchPortugueseCustomer SupportHouse Cleaning AssistanceHousekeeping AssistanceResidential HousekeepingSecurity Officer
South Portland, Maine
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardCPICertified Notary PublicFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class C+3 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsLaw EnforcementSecurity Officer
South Portland, Maine
Licenses & certifications
CPICertified Notary PublicFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class C+2 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsSecuritySecurity Guard
Scarborough, Maine
Licenses & certifications
AED CertificationWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationCPR+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsSecurityComputer OperationComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems
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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, time management and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a guard?
Common licenses or certifications for guards include: Driver's License, First Aid Certification and Guard Card.
What are some job titles related to guards?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to guards include: security officer, westin hotel and public safety agent/ambassador.
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 23 years of professional experience.
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