Guards for hire in Springfield, MA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills14%Time Management9%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED77%Associate's degree9%Bachelor's degree9%Years of experience
1-2 years8%3-5 years8%6-10 years34%Current company
Allied Universal
Metro One LPSG
1550 LLCTime at current job
Less than a year27%1-2 years32%2-5 years29%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Springfield, MA: $51,883 yearly
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Security Guard Officer
Springfield, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitCHHAGuard CardDoubles/Triples EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementDriver's License+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceAnimal CareSenior Counselor
Springfield, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitGuard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's License+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsComputer OperationComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsVan DriverLoss Prevention Detective
Springfield, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Class DAEDGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationCPRDriver's License+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceSecurity Officer (Full-time)
Springfield, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCosmetology LicenseBLSSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsSecurity Guard
Springfield, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourEPA Universal CertificationHVAC CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingService Technician ExperienceOhmmeterSecurity Officer
Springfield, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceSecuritySurveillance
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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, time management 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 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, security officer (full-time) and senior counselor.
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, MA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a guard?
Most guards have 15 years of professional experience.
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