Guards for hire in Tampa, FL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Time Management9%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED65%Bachelor's degree22%Associate's degree11%Years of experience
1-2 years8%3-5 years14%6-10 years20%Current company
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Covenant SecurityGardaworld Federal Services
Time at current job
Less than a year31%1-2 years26%2-5 years26%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Tampa, FL: $65,627 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $61,349 – $70,203 yearly
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Security Guard
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityCertified Notary PublicFirst Aid CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's License+6 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceHost/Hostess ExperienceGuard Shift Supervisor
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationBaton PermitDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Non-CDL Class CMotorcycle License+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceSecurity Guard
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementClass DChild Development Associate CertificationPassenger EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementDriver's License+18 moreSkills
Experience Working with Individuals with AutismTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingOTRSecurity Guard
Brandon, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingPersonal Assistant ExperienceTime ManagementWriting SkillsSecurity Guard
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
EMT CertificationTS/SCIFirearms LicenseCertified Medical AssistantHearing Aid Specialist LicenseArmed Security License+24 moreSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementEnglishSecurity Guard
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Class DHealth Insurance LicenseGuard CardCorrectional Setting ExperienceProperty & Casualty LicenseTaser+13 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingPublic SpeakingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsOrganizational Skills
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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 Class D Security.
What are some job titles related to guards?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to guards include: security guard, guard shift supervisor and 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 Tampa, FL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a guard?
Most guards have 11 years of professional experience.
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