Security Guards for hire in Birmingham, AL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Organizational Skills9%Leadership8%Education level
High school diploma or GED74%Bachelor's degree14%Associate's degree10%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%6-10 years20%3-5 years10%Current company
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Time at current job
Less than a year43%2-5 years29%More than 5 years29%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,996 profiles for Security Guards in Birmingham, AL
Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Birmingham, AL: $34,459 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $25,667 – $46,261 yearly
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Security Officer/Supervisor
Birmingham, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCPR+2 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingSecurity Guard
Birmingham, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitClass DGuard CardFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseArmed Security LicenseSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsPublic SpeakingPresentation SkillsSecurity Guard
Birmingham, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardSubstitute Teaching CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSCPRSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPublic SpeakingTime ManagementPersonal Assistant ExperienceSecurity Guard
Irondale, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationGuard CardClass D SecurityDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicensePERC Card+6 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsHi-LoHeavy LiftingTeam LeadershipSecurity Guard Officer
Birmingham, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardPassenger EndorsementFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCRCSTArmed Security License+9 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsBarista ExperienceTime ManagementOTRCustomer ServiceUS Coast Guard Auxiliary
Hoover, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardFirearms LicenseDriver's LicensePrivate Investigator LicenseCPR+2 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementPresentation SkillsAnalysis Skills
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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 63 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 leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for security guards?
Common licenses or certifications for security guards include: Driver's License, Guard Card 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: corrections officer, armed security guard and security officer/supervisor.
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 15 years of professional experience.
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