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Most popular skills

Communication Skills 13%
Organizational Skills 10%
Time Management 9%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 79%
Bachelor's degree 8%
Associate's degree 8%

Years of experience

3-5 years 14%
6-10 years 24%
More than 10 years 62%

Current company

Allied Universal
Walden Security
Dynamic security

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 26%
1-2 years 11%
2-5 years 45%

Browse Indeed's database of 1,902 profiles for Security Guards in Birmingham, AL

Last updated: Jul 9, 2026

Security Guard: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Birmingham, AL: $34,981 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $26,201$46,704 yearly

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Security Officer

Birmingham, AL

Licenses & certifications

DOT Physical ExaminationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification

Skills

Analysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsPharmacy Technician Experience

Maintenance Worker

Birmingham, AL

Licenses & certifications

Class DGuard CardClass D SecurityFood HandlingEMT CertificationFirst Aid Certification

Skills

Time ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsService Technician ExperienceManufacturing

Deputy project manager

Birmingham, AL

Licenses & certifications

Top Secret ClearanceAEDGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's License

Skills

Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipWarehouse Supervisor Experience

Security Guard

Birmingham, AL

Licenses & certifications

Class D SecurityFirearms LicensePERC CardDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class C

Skills

Communication SkillsMechanic ExperienceCPRFirst AidCPRFirst Aid Training

Security Guard

Birmingham, AL

Licenses & certifications

RBT CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRArmed Security LicenseBLS

Skills

Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingHost/Hostess ExperienceLaw EnforcementCleaning

Armed Security Officer

Birmingham, AL

Licenses & certifications

DOT Physical ExaminationGuard CardDOT Physical CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseArmed Security License

Skills

Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsRF ScannerLift TruckForklift

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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, 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 security guard and maintenance worker.

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 Birmingham, AL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most security guards have 14 years of professional experience.

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