Security Guards for hire in Baltimore, MD

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills11%
    Leadership8%
    Organizational Skills6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED79%
    Associate's degree12%
    Bachelor's degree5%
  • Years of experience

    3-5 years6%
    6-10 years28%
    More than 10 years66%
  • Current company

    Allied Universal
    Lifebridge Health
    1st Class Security Services
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year9%
    1-2 years29%
    2-5 years40%

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Last updated: Aug 21, 2026

Security Guard: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Baltimore, MD: $41,773 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $35,816$48,721 yearly

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  • Security Guard

    Baltimore, Maryland

    Licenses & certifications

    Guard CardFirearms LicenseDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CArmed Security License+2 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingSecurityDrivingJanitorial Experience
  • Security Guard

    Baltimore, Maryland

    Licenses & certifications

    OC CertificationGuard CardBaton PermitFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseArmed Security License+7 more

    Skills

    EnglishExperience Working with Individuals with Developmental DisabilitiesExperience Working with Individuals with DisabilitiesFood PreparationMedication AdministrationIndividual Group Counseling
  • Security Guard

    Baltimore, Maryland

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CPRNon-CDL Class CForklift Certification+1 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsFirst AidFirst Aid TrainingCPRAlarm System Monitoring Procedures
  • Security Guard

    Baltimore, Maryland

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDGuard CardFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+1 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipPacking
  • Security Guard

    Baltimore, Maryland

    Licenses & certifications

    Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseLoss Prevention QualifiedCPRBLS

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceCustomer Service
  • Security Guard

    Baltimore, Maryland

    Licenses & certifications

    Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class C+2 more

    Skills

    Supervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHost/Hostess ExperiencePayroll

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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, leadership and organizational skills.

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: armed security guard 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 Baltimore, MD, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most security guards have 18 years of professional experience.

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