Security Guards for hire in Birmingham, AL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Organizational Skills9%Time Management8%Education level
High school diploma or GED76%Bachelor's degree12%Associate's degree8%Years of experience
1-2 years8%3-5 years10%6-10 years28%Current company
Allied Universal
Security Engineers, Inc
Walden Security
Time at current job
Less than 1 year19%1-2 years22%2-5 years42%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,905 profiles for Security Guards in Birmingham, AL
Last updated: Jul 13, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Birmingham, AL: $34,986 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $26,155 – $46,800 yearly
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Security Officer
Birmingham, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseSkills
PlumbingSurveillance EquipmentSurveillance MonitoringCCTV System Operation (AV)Video SurveillanceCCTV SurveillanceSecurity Guard
Birmingham, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
RBT CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRArmed Security LicenseBLSSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingHost/Hostess ExperienceCommunication SkillsLaw EnforcementMaintenance Worker
Birmingham, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardClass D SecurityFood HandlingEMT CertificationFirst Aid CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsService Technician ExperienceManufacturingArmed Security Officer
Birmingham, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical ExaminationGuard CardDOT Physical CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseArmed Security LicenseSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsRF ScannerLift TruckForkliftSecurity Guard
Birmingham, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationSORAFirearms LicenseSkills
Time ManagementSupervising ExperiencePublic SpeakingCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingSecurity Guard
Birmingham, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportAssemblyAssembly Line 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 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 Firearms License.
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, maintenance worker and campus 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 Birmingham, AL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security guard?
Most security guards have 10 years of professional experience.
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