Guards for hire in Salem, OR
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills13%Leadership10%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED69%Associate's degree16%Bachelor's degree8%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years8%3-5 years12%Current company
Allied Universal
Sunstates Security
132nd MRBCTime at current job
Less than a year42%1-2 years30%2-5 years21%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Salem, OR: $66,487 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $62,081 – $71,207 yearly
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Unarmed Security Officer
Keizer, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementGuard CardPassenger EndorsementDoubles/Triples EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake Endorsement+8 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsClean Driving RecordMechanic ExperienceLeadershipRegional LaneVehicle SpottingWelcome center Security Officer
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardDriver's LicenseFirst Aid CertificationCompTIA Security+Non-CDL Class CCPR+7 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsPresentation SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingUnarmed Security Guard
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftGuard CardMaterial Handling Equipment OperationF EndorsementDriver's LicenseLoss Prevention Qualified+13 moreSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceLeadershipSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsUnarmed Screening Officer
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardCertified Safety ProfessionalHeartsaver CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's License+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceBilingualForeign Language ProficiencySpanishMaintenance
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCDL aClass DChauffeur's PermitPassenger EndorsementF Endorsement+16 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsFront Loader TruckTime ManagementLeadershipSupervising ExperienceSafety Team coordinator
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseGuard CardOLCC Service PermitFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+2 moreSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementHeavy LiftingCasual Dining ExperienceAnalysis Skills
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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, leadership 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 First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to guards?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to guards include: safety team coordinator, unarmed screening officer and gate 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 Salem, OR, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a guard?
Most guards have 19 years of professional experience.
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