Guards for hire in Raleigh, NC
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Organizational Skills10%Leadership9%Education level
High school diploma or GED67%Bachelor's degree16%Associate's degree14%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years30%3-5 years10%Current company
Allied Universal
GardaWorld
Army National Guard
Time at current job
2-5 years50%Less than a year20%1-2 years20%
Browse Indeed's database of 5,347 profiles for Guards in Raleigh, NC
Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Raleigh, NC: $62,607 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $51,942 – $75,461 yearly
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Armed Security Officer
Raleigh, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationArmed Security LicenseTWIC CardMental Health First Aid (MHFA)Traffic Control for Work ZonesHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training+19 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementSecurity Guard
Cary, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardX-Ray CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+2 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingConstruction Laborer
Raleigh, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Certified Personal TrainerCertified Fitness InstructorGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's License+3 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsSports Team ExperienceCoachingArmed Security Officer
Raleigh, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Firearms LicensePERC CardArmed Security LicenseLow Voltage LicenseHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingAED+20 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordUnarmed Security Guard
Raleigh, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDOC CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDOT Physical CertificationCPR+4 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingWriting SkillsTypingSecurity Supervisor
Garner, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's License+4 moreSkills
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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: Guard Card, Driver's License 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, armed 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 Raleigh, NC, 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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