Security Guards for hire in Boston, MA
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 13%
- Organizational Skills
- 10%
- Leadership
- 9%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 49%
- Bachelor's degree
- 27%
- Associate's degree
- 20%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 50%
- More than 10 years
- 50%
Current company
Allied Universal
Securitas Security
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 43%
- 1-2 years
- 29%
- More than 5 years
- 29%
Browse Indeed's database of 5,843 profiles for Security Guards in Boston, MA
Last updated: Nov 7, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Boston, MA: $52,647 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $41,036 – $67,542 yearly
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Security Guard
Boston, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationOSHA 10CPRHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsArmed 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 SkillsSecurity Supervisor
Boston, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Class DAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's License+2 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsSurveillance EquipmentArmed 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
Dorchester, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Certified Fitness InstructorCertified Personal TrainerGuard CardServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10+9 moreSkills
Time ManagementAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsAdvanced Knife SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipSecurity Officer
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Class DCertified Notary PublicClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsProduct ManagementCommunication SkillsTime Management
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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 62 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, First Aid Certification and CPR.
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, security supervisor and secruity 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 13 years of professional experience.
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