Guards for hire in Richmond, VA
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 11%
- Time Management
- 9%
- Organizational Skills
- 8%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 72%
- Bachelor's degree
- 11%
- Associate's degree
- 9%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
Current company
Allied Universal
Securitas
Army National Guard
Time at current job
- More than 5 years
- 43%
- Less than a year
- 29%
- 1-2 years
- 14%
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Last updated: Oct 27, 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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Armed Security Officer
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardCertified Notary PublicTS/SCIFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseLoss Prevention Qualified+11 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsPresentation SkillsSecurity Guard
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeadcount ReportingArmed Security Guard
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDRBT CertificationFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's License+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportWriting SkillsArmed Security Guard Supervisor
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
CDLGuard CardFirearms LicenseOSHA 10Air Brake EndorsementDriver's License+4 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsClimbingPlumbingSecurity Officer (PRN)
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDClass D SecurityDriver's LicenseCPRClass G Security+6 moreSkills
Communication SkillsService Technician ExperienceHeavy LiftingTime ManagementUpscale Casual ExperienceLeadershipSecurity guard
Sandston, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDQIDP CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsSchedule ManagementCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportRetail Sales Transactions
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What's the average time to fill a guard role?
The average time to fill a guard role is 51 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 guards?
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: security guard, security guard and armed security guard.
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 17 years of professional experience.
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