Guards for hire in San Antonio, TX
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Organizational Skills8%Leadership6%Education level
High school diploma or GED64%Associate's degree13%Bachelor's degree11%Years of experience
6-10 years50%More than 10 years50%Current company
Allied Universal
U S Army National Guard
Time at current job
1-2 years40%Less than a year30%2-5 years20%
Browse Indeed's database of 9,102 profiles for Guards in San Antonio, TX
Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Antonio, TX: $52,964 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $43,368 – $64,683 yearly
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Security Guard
San Antonio, Texas
Licenses & certifications
OC CertificationGuard CardBaton PermitFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseArmed Security License+7 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementCourtesy Officer
San Antonio, Texas
Licenses & certifications
IV CertificationAEDGuard CardOC CertificationFirst Aid CertificationFirearms License+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingFast Casual ExperienceLeadershipArmed Security Officer
San Antonio, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationGuard CardChild Development Associate CertificationBaton PermitL ClearanceFirearms License+16 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingLeadershipDietary Aide ExperienceArmed Security Guard
San Antonio, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardOC CertificationFood Safety CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseLoss Prevention Qualified+8 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingSercurity Guard
San Antonio, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationAEDGuard CardOSHA Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationFlagger Certification+6 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPublic SpeakingAnalysis SkillsSecurity Officer
San Antonio, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationGuard CardFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseAEDClass D Security+8 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipAdvanced Knife SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsTyping
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What's the average time to fill a guard role?
The average time to fill a guard role is 50 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 leadership.
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, private security guard and courtesy 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 San Antonio, TX, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a guard?
Most guards have 13 years of professional experience.
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