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Most popular skills

Organizational Skills 12%
Communication Skills 12%
Time Management 11%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 83%
Bachelor's degree 9%
Associate's degree 6%

Years of experience

1-2 years 4%
3-5 years 12%
6-10 years 20%

Current company

Allied Universal
4M Building Solutions
BOS Center (Bank of Springfield Center)

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 12%
1-2 years 29%
2-5 years 50%

Browse Indeed's database of 392 profiles for Guards in Springfield, IL

Last updated: Jul 6, 2026

Guard: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Springfield, IL: $57,045 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $54,872$59,303 yearly

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Security Guard

Springfield, IL

Licenses & certifications

Six Sigma CertificationSHRM Senior Certified ProfessionalPMPPERC CardCNACCSP

Skills

Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceGeneral Freight Transportation

Security Guard

Springfield, IL

Licenses & certifications

Class DClass D SecurityFirearms LicenseDriver's LicensePERC CardCPR

Skills

Customer CommunicationComputer OperationComputer LiteracyCross-Functional CollaborationIncident ResponseSecurity System

Security Professional

Springfield, IL

Licenses & certifications

Guard CardClass D SecurityPERC CardCPRArmed Security LicenseServsafe

Skills

Supervising ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication Skills

Supervisor/Custodian/Janitor

Springfield, IL

Licenses & certifications

Tanker EndorsementCertified Pool OperatorPERC CardEMT-BCNAEPA Refrigeration Certification

Skills

Time ManagementHeavy LiftingLeadershipSupervising ExperiencePresentation SkillsOrganizational Skills

Janitor

Springfield, IL

Licenses & certifications

Class DGuard CardFood Safety CertificationPassenger EndorsementDrivingIMSA Certification

Skills

Assistant Manager ExperienceOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceHost/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication Skills

Floor Technician

Springfield, IL

Licenses & certifications

Guard CardPERC CardDriver's LicenseOSHA 30Loss Prevention QualifiedOSHA 10

Skills

Heavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsSupervising Experience

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

The average time to fill a guard role is 44 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: organizational skills, communication skills and time management.

What licenses or certifications are common for a guard?

Common licenses or certifications for guards include: Driver's License, Guard Card and PERC Card.

What are some job titles related to guards?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to guards include: security guard, residential program supervisor and supervisor/custodian/janitor.

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 Springfield, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a guard?

Most guards have 16 years of professional experience.

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