Guards for hire in Raleigh, NC
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Organizational Skills11%Time Management9%Education level
High school diploma or GED60%Bachelor's degree23%Associate's degree13%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years2%3-5 years4%Current company
Access ServicesAllied Universal
Army National Guard
Time at current job
Less than a year22%1-2 years31%2-5 years31%
Browse Indeed's database of 5,154 profiles for Guards in Raleigh, NC
Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Raleigh, NC: $62,949 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $52,786 – $75,070 yearly
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Security Guard
Raleigh, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class C+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingSecurityValet DrivingVehicle Parking OperationsPower ToolsMathArmed Security Officer
Garner, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCDL aCDLOC CertificationAEDGuard Card+8 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingArmed Security (Master Sergeant)
Raleigh, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardOC CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseClass G SecurityNon-CDL Class C+1 moreSkills
Public SpeakingAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsSecurity Guard
Knightdale, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitCDLGuard CardCertified Safety ProfessionalPassenger EndorsementDriver's License+5 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsLoss Prevention Officer
Raleigh, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDCDLClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's License+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsSecurity Guard
Raleigh, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class C+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceMicrosoft Powerpoint
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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, organizational skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a guard?
Common licenses or certifications for guards include: Guard Card, Driver's License 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, armed security officer and unarmed security officer.
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 29 years of professional experience.
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