Security Guards for hire in Austin, TX
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills13%Organizational Skills10%Time Management9%Education level
High school diploma or GED72%Associate's degree15%Vocational or technical training4%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years12%6-10 years34%Current company
Allied Universal
Good Guard Security IncAndy Frain Services
Time at current job
Less than a year21%1-2 years13%2-5 years55%
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Last updated: Aug 20, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Austin, TX: $43,177 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $35,165 – $53,015 yearly
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Security Guard
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Wilderness First Responder CertificationGuard CardLifeguard ExperienceLifeguard TrainingFirst Aid CertificationFlagger Certification+6 moreSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportLoss PreventionSecurity Officer
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardConfined Space CertificationBaton PermitFirearms LicenseDriver's LicensePERC Card+9 moreSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperiencePublic SpeakingHeavy LiftingTime ManagementSoCOrganizational SkillsSecurity Officer
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
IV CertificationGuard CardAEDFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's License+4 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsCPRSecurity Guard
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
CHHAGuard CardEMT CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCaregiver Certification+16 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsExperience Working with Individuals with AutismAssistant Manager ExperienceTime ManagementHeavy LiftingSecurity Guard
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityProperty & Casualty LicenseCompTIA Security+Air Brake EndorsementDriver's License+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceLeadershipArmed Guard/Driver
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementGuard CardEPA Type IEPA Type IIDoubles/Triples EndorsementCertified Pool Operator+7 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceService Technician ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipOhmmeterSupervising 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: Guard Card, Driver's License 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: security officer, armed guard/driver and liscend security guard.
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 Austin, TX, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security guard?
Most security guards have 16 years of professional experience.
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