Guards for hire in Salt Lake City, UT

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    12%
    Organizational Skills
    10%
    Time Management
    9%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    71%
    Vocational or technical training
    9%
    Bachelor's degree
    9%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    40%
    6-10 years
    30%
    3-5 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • Allied Universal
    • Securitas
    • Nordstrom
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year
    56%
    2-5 years
    22%
    1-2 years
    11%

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Last updated: Oct 31, 2026

Guard: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Salt Lake City, UT: $73,749 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $55,794 – $97,483 yearly
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  • Security Guard

    Salt Lake City, Utah

    Licenses & certifications

    Guard CardOC CertificationEPA CertificationTaserEPA Type IIBaton Permit+11 more

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills
  • Security Guard

    Murray, Utah

    Licenses & certifications

    TABC CertificationCertified Notary PublicFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationLoss Prevention QualifiedDriver's License+4 more

    Skills

    Host/Hostess ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadership
  • Car Rental Agent

    Salt Lake City, Utah

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseGuard CardPassenger EndorsementF EndorsementPERC CardAir Brake Endorsement+9 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingVan Driver
  • Armored Guard

    Salt Lake City, Utah

    Licenses & certifications

    Guard CardFirearms LicenseDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseArmed Security License

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsTruck Driving
  • Security Guard

    Salt Lake City, Utah

    Licenses & certifications

    Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPREnrolled AgentCFP+1 more

    Skills

    Personal Assistant ExperienceAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementPersonal Care Home ExperienceLeadership
  • Security Guard

    Salt Lake City, Utah

    Licenses & certifications

    Guard CardClass D SecurityPERC CardCPRArmed Security LicensePallet Jack Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementLift TruckForkliftPallet Jack

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What's the average time to fill a guard role?

The average time to fill a guard role is 52 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 guards?

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, armored guard and dasher/delivery driver.

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 Salt Lake City, UT, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a guard?

Most guards have 8 years of professional experience.

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