Security Guards for hire in Boston, MA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills13%Organizational Skills10%Time Management9%Education level
High school diploma or GED60%Associate's degree21%Bachelor's degree19%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years12%6-10 years28%Current company
Allied Universal
Securitas
Harvard Protection ServicesTime at current job
Less than a year26%1-2 years13%2-5 years45%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Boston, MA: $52,848 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $41,088 – $67,974 yearly
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Security Guard
Malden, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardOSHA Safety CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's License+9 moreSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceDental TerminologyHeavy LiftingLeadershipTelephone SystemsArmed Security Guard
Boston, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardCertified Notary PublicFirearms LicenseDriver's LicensePERC CardArmed Security License+11 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsArmed Security Officer
Dorchester Center, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardMotor Vehicle Inspection LicenseEPA Type IIOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseOSHA 10+8 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOhmmeterDental TerminologyHeavy LiftingValet DrivingValet ParkingSecurity Guard
Boston, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardPassenger EndorsementFirearms LicenseDriver's LicensePERC CardUSCG Master License+12 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceSecurity Officer (Full-time)
Dorchester, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Class DEPA CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPRNon-CDL Class CEPA Universal Certification+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementCash HandlingMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheetsArmed Security Guard
Boston, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Class DAEDFirst Aid CertificationCourt Setting ExperienceFirearms LicenseDriver's License+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingSecurity
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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 time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a security guard?
Common licenses or certifications for security guards include: Driver's License, CPR 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 (full-time).
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 Boston, MA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security guard?
Most security guards have 20 years of professional experience.
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