Security Guards for hire in Atlanta, GA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills13%Organizational Skills10%Time Management9%Education level
High school diploma or GED62%Vocational or technical training12%Associate's degree12%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years10%6-10 years30%Current company
Allied Universal
Marksman Security Corporation
Protect SecurityTime at current job
Less than a year17%1-2 years28%2-5 years42%
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Last updated: Aug 15, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Atlanta, GA: $37,231 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $28,711 – $48,280 yearly
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Security Guard
Atlanta, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Class D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationLoss Prevention QualifiedReal Estate LicensePERC CardDriver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceHeavy LiftingPublic SpeakingSecurity Guard
Mableton, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsSecurity Guard Officer
Atlanta, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationCADCOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingSecurity Officer
Atlanta, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
CPIFirst Aid CertificationBaton PermitHealthcare Provider CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsSurveillance EquipmentSurveillance MonitoringCCTV System Operation (AV)CCTVSecurity Guard
Atlanta, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Firearms LicenseCDLAEDCertified Phlebotomy TechnicianSchool Bus EndorsementX EndorsementSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsPharmacy Technician ExperienceSecurity Guard
Atlanta, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Pharmacy Technician CertificationCertified Notary PublicFirearms LicenseCaregiver CertificationCosmetology LicenseAEDSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsPresentation SkillsService Technician ExperienceBarista Experience
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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 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: communication skills, organizational skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a Security Guard?
Common licenses or certifications for security guards include: Driver's License, CPR and Guard Card.
What are some job titles related to security guards?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to security guards include: unarmed security guard, security guard officer and security 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 13 years of professional experience.
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