Guards for hire in St. Louis, MO
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Organizational Skills9%Leadership8%Education level
High school diploma or GED80%Bachelor's degree9%Master's degree4%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%6-10 years20%1-2 years10%Current company
Allied Universal
Securitas
GardaWorld
Time at current job
2-5 years57%Less than a year14%1-2 years14%
Browse Indeed's database of 7,718 profiles for Guards in St. Louis, MO
Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in St. Louis, MO: $84,227 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $58,513 – $121,241 yearly
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Security Officer
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Certified Quality AuditorGuard CardClass D SecurityASQC CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsQuick Service & Fast Food Restaurant ExperienceUnarmed Security Officer
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRArmed Security LicenseSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipHousekeeping AssistanceCleaningSecurity Guard
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityRegistered DietitianFirst Aid CertificationBaton PermitDriver's License+4 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsBarista ExperienceOrganizational SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipArmed Security Officer
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitGuard CardCDLFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's License+6 moreSkills
Service Technician ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsMechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsSecurity Guard
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitTanker EndorsementPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementBackflow Certification+7 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsFedex Ship ManagerMathematical AptitudeTime ManagementRSC
East Saint Louis, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Class DCHHAGuard CardHCADriver's LicenseLoss Prevention Qualified+7 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipHost/Hostess ExperienceAnalysis SkillsSecurity
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What's the average time to fill a guard role?
The average time to fill a guard role is 50 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 leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for guards?
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 officer.
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 St. Louis, MO, 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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