Guards for hire in Sarasota, FL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Leadership10%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED72%Associate's degree15%Bachelor's degree7%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years14%6-10 years28%Current company
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Time at current job
Less than a year20%1-2 years26%2-5 years31%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Sarasota, FL: $70,028 yearly
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Security Officer
Sarasota, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardCPPOCertified Notary PublicClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's License+1 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementHeavy LiftingPCA Personal Care Assistant
Sarasota, Florida
Licenses & certifications
CHHAAEDGuard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's License+4 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsPersonal Care Home ExperienceOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingSecurity
Sarasota, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingCritical & Intensive CareICU ExperienceCritical Care ExperienceSecurityTruck Driver
Bradenton, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityCertified Notary PublicFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDOT Physical Certification+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementService Technician ExperienceMowingArmed Security Officer
Sarasota, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Armed Security License+10 moreSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsSecurity Specialist
Bradenton, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityRBT CertificationInfant & Toddler CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy Lifting
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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 Class D Security.
What are some job titles related to guards?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to guards include: armed security officer, residential operation coordinator and security specialist.
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 Sarasota, FL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a guard?
Most guards have 14 years of professional experience.
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