Guards for hire in Springfield, MO
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills13%Organizational Skills11%Time Management10%Education level
High school diploma or GED74%Associate's degree11%Master's degree7%Years of experience
1-2 years12%3-5 years16%6-10 years20%Current company
Allied Universal
Army National Guard
A1 contractingTime at current job
Less than a year29%1-2 years31%2-5 years34%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,049 profiles for Guards in Springfield, MO
Last updated: Jul 25, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Springfield, MO: $50,123 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $47,957 – $52,387 yearly
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Private Security Officer
Springfield, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceFast Casual ExperienceSupervising ExperienceAsset Protection Associate
Springfield, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CPRSafety Training UndergoneFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceMathArmed Security Guard
Springfield, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical ExaminationDOT Physical CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseClass ESafety Training UndergoneSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHand ToolsLife Coach
Springfield, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
CHHAAEDFirst Aid CertificationHCAOSHA 10Driver's LicenseSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPublic SpeakingExperience Working with Individuals with AutismCarpentryPublic Safety Officer Supervisor
Springfield, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRForklift CertificationSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceSecurity Officer
Springfield, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitAEDGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationBaton PermitDriver's LicenseSkills
Supervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication Skills
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What's the average time to fill a guard role?
The average time to fill a guard role is 42 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 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 and armed security guard.
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, MO, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a guard?
Most guards have 17 years of professional experience.
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