Security Guards for hire in Atlanta, GA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Time Management9%Leadership8%Education level
High school diploma or GED72%Associate's degree9%Master's degree9%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years6%6-10 years38%Current company
Allied Universal
Andy Frain Services
Securitas
Time at current job
Less than 1 year3%1-2 years20%2-5 years67%
Browse Indeed's database of 10,417 profiles for Security Guards in Atlanta, GA
Last updated: Jul 14, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Atlanta, GA: $37,591 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $28,002 – $50,464 yearly
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Armed Security Guard
Atlanta, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
CriminologyOC CertificationGuard CardAct 120First Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsSecurity Guard
Decatur, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsSecurity Guard
Atlanta, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CDL aNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsPublic SpeakingTime ManagementHeavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceLeadershipArmed Security Guard
Atlanta, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Word ProcessingMicrosoft ExcelDriver's LicenseWord EmbeddingsSpreadsheetsCosmetology LicenseSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsComputer OperationComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsSecurity Guard
Atlanta, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
EPA CertificationFirst Aid CertificationOSHA 10CPRFire Safety CertificationPeace Officer CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsAppliance SalesOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipLead Security Officer
Decatur, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationEMT CertificationDriver's LicenseLoss Prevention QualifiedSkills
Communication SkillsCustomer SupportPaintsMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingWord Embeddings
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What's the average time to fill a security guard role?
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, time management 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 First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to security guards?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to security guards include: armed security guard, lead security officer and security services 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 Atlanta, GA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security guard?
Most security guards have 12 years of professional experience.
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