Security Guards for hire in Charlotte, NC
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Leadership8%Time Management8%Education level
High school diploma or GED71%Bachelor's degree15%Associate's degree10%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years18%6-10 years24%Current company
Allied Universal
GardaWorld Security Services US
Weiser Security Services
Time at current job
Less than a year29%1-2 years29%2-5 years32%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Charlotte, NC: $38,569 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $31,968 – $46,531 yearly
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Armed Security Guard
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRArmed Security LicenseSkills
Surveillance EquipmentSurveillance MonitoringCCTV System Operation (AV)Video SurveillanceCCTV SurveillanceCustomer SupportCorporate Security Guard
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationChauffeur's PermitGuard CardClass D SecurityEPA CertificationFirst Aid Certification+4 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsMechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceUnarmed Security Guard
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationCPRFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceSecurity Officer
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's License+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipStockingSurveillance EquipmentSurveillance MonitoringCCTV System Operation (AV)Security Officer
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
EKG CertificationAEDGuard CardCertified Phlebotomy TechnicianPERC CardDriver's LicenseSkills
Order PickingOrder PickerWarehouse ExperienceShipping & ReceivingWarehouse OperationsDistribution CenterLoss Prevention Officer
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFood Safety CertificationClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationAmerican Red Cross CPR CertificationLoss Prevention Qualified+5 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceAnalysis 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, leadership 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 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: unarmed security guard, security officer and loss prevention officer.
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 Charlotte, NC, 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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