Guards for hire in Virginia Beach, VA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Organizational Skills9%Leadership8%Education level
High school diploma or GED67%Associate's degree15%Bachelor's degree13%Years of experience
Less than 1 year4%1-2 years2%3-5 years16%Current company
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Time at current job
Less than 1 year19%1-2 years26%2-5 years35%
Browse Indeed's database of 3,123 profiles for Guards in Virginia Beach, VA
Last updated: Jul 15, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Virginia Beach, VA: $95,624 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $76,076 – $120,195 yearly
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Armed Security Officer
Norfolk, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Supervising ExperienceStrategic PlanningLeadershipCommunication SkillsMicrosoft Outlook CalendarOrganizational SkillsSecurity Guard
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationCompTIA Security+Driver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourCPRSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceSecurityDrivingCleaningLaundry Aide
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
AEDCertified Safety ProfessionalGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementJanitorial ExperienceHouse Cleaning AssistanceHousekeeping AssistanceResidential HousekeepingLabor Worker
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationCertified Pool OperatorASE A8 Engine Performance CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseTWIC CardSkills
LeadershipMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsHand ToolsPower ToolsSecurityPacker
Norfolk, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Special Education CertificationGuard CardChild Development Associate CertificationTeaching CertificationFirst Aid CertificationSIDS CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceFood ProductionEarly Childhood EducationCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportSales
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
CHHAGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementSecurity
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What's the average time to fill a guard role?
The average time to fill a guard role is 44 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: armed security guard, security guard and sales.
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 Virginia Beach, VA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a guard?
Most guards have 13 years of professional experience.
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