Guards for hire in St. Louis, MO
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills14%Organizational Skills10%Leadership10%Education level
High school diploma or GED76%Associate's degree15%Bachelor's degree4%Years of experience
3-5 years10%6-10 years32%More than 10 years58%Current company
Allied Universal
GardaWorld Security Services US
Gardaworld
Time at current job
Less than a year13%1-2 years34%2-5 years34%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 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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Unarmed Security Guard
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Top Secret ClearanceGuard CardAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationSafe Quality Food Certification+5 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsHeavy LiftingHost/Hostess ExperiencePublic SpeakingSecurity Officer
East Saint Louis, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Class DPharmacy Technician CertificationQIDP CertificationCertified Notary PublicRegistered DietitianBaton Permit+27 moreSkills
LeadershipBariatricsInternal RecruitingExperience Working with Individuals with AutismAssistant Manager ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceSecurity Officer
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+1 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportFood Service ExperienceQuick Service & Fast Food Restaurant ExperienceUS Army National Guard
East Saint Louis, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CHHAServsafe Food Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseState Tested Nursing AssistantCPR+5 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementSecurity Guard
East Saint Louis, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Microsoft AccessWord ProcessingDesktop ApplicationsMicrosoft ExcelComputer SkillsDriver's License+9 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareWarehouse ExperienceRetail Sales TransactionsSales Transaction ProcessingPublic Safety Officer
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicensePERC CardCPR+3 moreSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime Management
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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, organizational skills and leadership.
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 officer, security guard and public safety ambassador.
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 16 years of professional experience.
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