Security Guards for hire in Albuquerque, NM

Find security guards who maintain safety, monitor access points and respond to emergencies, while possessing skills in communication, surveillance and conflict resolution. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Albuquerque, NM to make your hiring faster and simpler.

  • Ready to work now

    2,771

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Organizational Skills17%
    Communication Skills17%
    Heavy Lifting17%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED67%
    Doctorate33%
  • Years of experience

    3-5 years33%
    More than 10 years67%
  • Current company

    Brosnan Risk Consultants
    Live Nations Isleta Amphitheater
    LJB Security training and consulting
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year33%
    2-5 years33%
    More than 5 years33%

Browse Indeed's database of 2,771 profiles for Security Guards in Albuquerque, NM

Last updated: Aug 9, 2026

Security Guard: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Albuquerque, NM: $41,968 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $33,131$53,164 yearly

*Indeed data (US)

  • Security Supervisor

    Albuquerque, New Mexico

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationBaton PermitFirearms LicenseDriver's License

    Skills

    Supervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingEMT Experience
  • Security Guard Officer

    Albuquerque, New Mexico

    Licenses & certifications

    CMHCCTRSCertified Nursing Assistant IIATR-BCCertified Addiction ProfessionalEMR

    Skills

    Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsJust-In-TimeHeavy Lifting
  • Security Guard

    Albuquerque, New Mexico

Simple, transparent pricing

Choose the plan that fits your hiring needs.

Professional

🔥 Best for most teams
$520$416per month*
Start free trial§
  • Sourcing Assistant — uses automation to find and invite top matches
  • Assign up to 3 jobs at once to your Assistant
  • It works daily, even when you’re offline
  • Automatically sends personalized outreach messages
  • Includes Assistant contacts to kickstart sourcing **
  • 100 contacts per month
  • Advanced candidate filters + Glassdoor profiles
  • Get access to candidate engagement insights
  • Improve team collaboration with shared candidate lists

Enterprise

Custom

  • Sourcing Assistant — uses automation to find and invite top matches
  • Assign unlimited jobs at once to your Assistant
  • It works daily, even when you’re offline
  • Automatically sends personalized outreach messages
  • Includes Assistant contacts to kickstart sourcing **
  • Custom contacts per month / year
  • Configurable usage limits
  • Custom pricing and invoicing
  • Volume-based contact packages
  • Dedicated onboarding and account support
  • Enterprise-grade identity and access management

§Terms and conditions apply

*Plus taxes and fees as applicable. Pricing and offerings will vary by market and are subject to change

**Assistant contacts are applied in your first month

See how Smart Sourcing helps you find candidates in seconds

Ready to start sourcing?
Smart Sourcing demo

Not looking for sourcing candidates?

Browse by skills

Indeed is used by more than 3.3 million companies globally

University of Oxford logo
Microsoft logo
Burger King logo
Nokia logo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Indeed Smart Sourcing?

Smart Sourcing is a tool that can help you find the right candidates for your open roles and reach out to them directly. Search resumes, and get a list of candidates whose qualifications, requirements and preferences match the job criteria you're looking for.

Are there additional products that can help me find candidates on Indeed?

Yes, you can create a free Indeed employer account and post a job or reach more skilled talent by sponsoring a job and expanding your reach.

What's the average time to fill a security guard role?

The average time to fill a security guard role is 64 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do security guards tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a security guard include: organizational skills, communication skills and heavy lifting.

What licenses or certifications are common for a security guard?

Common licenses or certifications for security guards include: AED, Firearms License and Certified Addiction Professional.

What are some job titles related to security guards?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to security guards include: security supervisor and security guard officer.

What level of education is common for a security guard?

High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a security guard in Albuquerque, NM, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a security guard?

Most security guards have 17 years of professional experience.

Browse related occupations

Instantly match and connect with quality candidates today

*Terms and conditions apply