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Most popular skills

Communication Skills 13%
Organizational Skills 10%
Leadership 10%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 88%
Bachelor's degree 8%
Associate's degree 4%

Years of experience

1-2 years 2%
3-5 years 14%
6-10 years 30%

Current company

Allied Universal
ADC LTD
Allied Universal Protection Services

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 21%
1-2 years 32%
2-5 years 38%

Browse Indeed's database of 1,744 profiles for Security Guards in Albuquerque, NM

Last updated: Jul 13, 2026

Security Guard: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Albuquerque, NM: $41,842 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $33,210$52,717 yearly

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Loss Prevention Investigator

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Licenses & certifications

Class DGuard CardConfined Space CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Driver's License

Skills

Hazard MitigationSupervising ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Security Officer

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Licenses & certifications

AEDGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationJourneyman LicenseDriver's License

Skills

Heavy LiftingLeadershipPublic SpeakingMaterials HandlingFrame CarpentryOSHA (Regulatory Compliance Area)

Security

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Licenses & certifications

Chauffeur's PermitGuard CardClass D SecurityDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CClass G Security

Skills

Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingSurveillance MonitoringSurveillance

Security Officer

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Licenses & certifications

Class DChauffeur's PermitCertified Personal TrainerCertified Fitness InstructorPhysical Fitness TrainingPassenger Endorsement

Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipConfidential Information HandlingSalesRetail Sales

Security Guard

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Licenses & certifications

Guard CardDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCPRLife & Health Insurance LicenseSecret Clearance

Skills

Heavy LiftingTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsGrocery Store Experience

Ehp

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Licenses & certifications

Class DFirearm HandlingBaton PermitFirearms LicenseSelf-Defense Class InstructionCMT

Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceLeadershipPublic Speaking

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The average time to fill a security guard role is 66 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: communication skills, organizational skills and leadership.

What licenses or certifications are common for a security guard?

Common licenses or certifications for security guards include: Driver's License, Guard Card and CPR.

What are some job titles related to security guards?

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

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 13 years of professional experience.

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