Guards for hire in Springfield, MO
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills14%Organizational Skills11%Time Management10%Education level
High school diploma or GED78%Associate's degree9%Bachelor's degree9%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years12%3-5 years14%Current company
Allied Universal
Central Missouri Elite SecurityHighland Springs Country Club
Time at current job
Less than a year43%1-2 years22%2-5 years32%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 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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Security Guard
Springfield, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseClass EForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceCo Partner
Springfield, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsOhmmeterSecurity & Safety Liaison
Springfield, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
AEDLife Insurance LicenseFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRLife & Health Insurance License+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceFirearm HandlingFirearmsConstruction Worker
Springfield, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
CHHAAEDGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationOSHA 10Driver's License+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementPallet JackElectric Pallet JackSecurity Guard
Springfield, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicensePERC CardCPRSkills
Communication SkillsComputer OperationComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsConflict ManagementSecurityWal-Mart Overnight Stocker
Springfield, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
AEDCDLFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class C+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadership
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What's the average time to fill a guard role?
The average time to fill a guard role is 48 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 CPR.
What are some job titles related to guards?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to guards include: security guard, amazon fulfillment associate and construction worker.
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 8 years of professional experience.
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