Guards for hire in Springfield, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Organizational Skills9%Time Management9%Education level
High school diploma or GED76%Bachelor's degree16%Associate's degree4%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years10%6-10 years18%Current company
Allied Universal
Securitas
Springfield Public Schools - District 186
Time at current job
Less than a year36%1-2 years15%2-5 years36%
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Last updated: Aug 22, 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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Janitor
Springfield, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardFood Safety CertificationPassenger EndorsementEPA 608 Technician CertificationDriving+14 moreSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceHost/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsResidential Program Supervisor
Springfield, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardRBT CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCNASkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsMicrosoft OutlookComputer OperationComputer LiteracyAviation Security
Springfield, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardDoubles/Triples EndorsementFirearms LicensePERC CardDriver's License+12 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingPublic SpeakingCashier
Springfield, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationGuard CardOC CertificationPERC CardArmed Security LicenseConcealed Carry Permit+7 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceFast Casual ExperienceFloor Technician
Springfield, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardPERC CardDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourLoss Prevention QualifiedOSHA 10+9 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceSecurity Guard
Springfield, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Class DClass D SecurityFirearms LicenseDriver's LicensePERC CardCPR+1 moreSkills
Customer CommunicationComputer OperationComputer LiteracyCross-Functional CollaborationIncident ResponseSecurity System
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What's the average time to fill a guard role?
The average time to fill a guard role is 46 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 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 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 13 years of professional experience.
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