Guards for hire in Richmond, VA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Time Management9%Leadership7%Education level
High school diploma or GED76%Bachelor's degree14%Vocational or technical training6%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years14%3-5 years18%Current company
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RMC EventsTime at current job
Less than a year26%1-2 years12%2-5 years44%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Richmond, VA: $57,172 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $50,791 – $64,355 yearly
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Sercurity Guard
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardLifeguard ExperienceFirst Aid CertificationPassenger EndorsementLifeguard TrainingDriver's License+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementLifeguard ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipSite Supervisor Security Guard - Full Time
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardChild Development Associate CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRArmed Security License+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCleaningServingRetail Sales TransactionsSecurity Guard
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
CHHAAEDGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+2 moreSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceSecurity Guard
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Word ProcessingGuard CardMicrosoft ExcelFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseArmed Security License+9 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipPersonal Assistant ExperienceAnalysis SkillsSecurity Guard
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityServsafe Food Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationPERC Card+3 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementCustomer SupportCash Register OperationsComputer OperationDietary Department ExperienceArmed Security Officer
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardCertified Notary PublicTS/SCIFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseLoss Prevention Qualified+10 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipOrganizational Skills
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What's the average time to fill a guard role?
The average time to fill a guard role is 48 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 leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for a guard?
Common licenses or certifications for guards include: Driver's License, Guard Card 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, security officer and site supervisor security guard - full time.
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 11 years of professional experience.
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