Security Guards for hire in Boston, MA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills13%Organizational Skills10%Leadership9%Education level
High school diploma or GED75%Associate's degree14%Bachelor's degree9%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%6-10 years20%3-5 years10%Current company
Allied Universal
Securitas
Time at current job
2-5 years50%More than 5 years25%Less than a year13%
Browse Indeed's database of 5,936 profiles for Security Guards in Boston, MA
Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Boston, MA: $52,321 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $40,582 – $67,457 yearly
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Security Guard
Boston, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardLifeguard ExperienceDriver's LicenseLoss Prevention QualifiedRadiology Certification+11 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingArmed Guard
Boston, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Certified Personal TrainerClass DFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10+10 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHi-LoLeadershipOrganizational SkillsArmed Security Guard
Boston, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardCertified Notary PublicFirearms LicenseDriver's LicensePERC CardArmed Security License+11 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsRear Loader TruckSecurity Guard
Everett, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CTWIC CardSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsConflict ManagementSecurity Guard
Boston, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardPassenger EndorsementFirearms LicenseDriver's LicensePERC CardUSCG Master License+11 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceOTRSecurity Guard
Boston, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Licensed Clinical Social WorkerDriver's LicenseRNCPRLICSWSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft Word
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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, 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: security officer, armed security guard and armed 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 Boston, MA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security guard?
Most security guards have 23 years of professional experience.
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