Guards for hire in Richmond, VA
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Most popular skills
Time Management11%Communication Skills11%Organizational Skills10%Education level
High school diploma or GED84%Associate's degree8%Bachelor's degree4%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years22%6-10 years26%Current company
Allied Universal
Sentry Force Security LLCTop Guard Security
Time at current job
Less than 1 year29%1-2 years32%2-5 years29%
Browse Indeed's database of 3,229 profiles for Guards in Richmond, VA
Last updated: Jul 15, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Richmond, VA: $62,202 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $37,140 – $104,175 yearly
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Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationCPRArmed Security LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipFedEx Delivery Driver
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardMotor Vehicle Inspection LicenseFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCPRSkills
Time ManagementHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceSecurity Guard
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Word ProcessingGuard CardMicrosoft ExcelFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseArmed Security LicenseSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipPersonal Assistant ExperienceAnalysis SkillsArmed Security Officer
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Class DAEDGuard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseSkills
Personal Assistant ExperienceSecurityCustomer SupportCash HandlingSpreadsheetsManagementUnarmed Security Officer
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRArmed Security LicenseSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipJanitorial ExperienceCustodial ExperienceSecurity Officer
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardDriver's LicenseLoss Prevention QualifiedCertified Medical AssistantAEDClass D SecuritySkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis Skills
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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: time management, communication skills and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a guard?
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: unarmed security officer, security guard and sergeant 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 Richmond, VA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a guard?
Most guards have 14 years of professional experience.
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