Guards for hire in York, PA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Leadership8%Time Management7%Education level
High school diploma or GED85%Associate's degree11%Bachelor's degree2%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years10%3-5 years22%Current company
Allied Universal
McDonald's
Securitas Security Services
Time at current job
Less than a year28%1-2 years33%2-5 years22%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in York, PA: $70,885 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $68,704 – $73,135 yearly
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Security Guard
York, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Flagger CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRCertified Medication AideCNASkills
DrivingSecuritySurveillanceFront DeskTypingCaregivingSubcontractor – General Construction, Demolition Laborer & Flagger
York, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Class DOC CertificationAEDGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationAsbestos Certification+6 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementCustomer ServiceAllied Universal Security Guard
York, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
CHHAProperty & Casualty LicenseFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCPR+3 moreSkills
Experience Working with Individuals with AutismFood Service ExperienceEnglishKitchen ExperiencePackingSuggestive SellingUtility Locator
York, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicensePERC CardNon-CDL Class C+1 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsAmazon Warehouse Associate
York, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationChainsaw Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CPRFire Safety Certification+2 moreSkills
Barista ExperienceHost/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsPresentation SkillsHeavy LiftingSecurity Guard
York, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseLoss Prevention QualifiedNon-CDL Class CSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementHeavy LiftingLeadershipAnalysis Skills
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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, leadership and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a guard?
Common licenses or certifications for guards include: Driver's License, CPR 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, account manager and forklift operator.
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 York, PA, 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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