Security Guards for hire in Charlotte, NC
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Time Management9%Leadership9%Education level
High school diploma or GED68%Associate's degree20%Bachelor's degree12%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years12%6-10 years16%Current company
Allied Universal
GardaWorld Security Services US
Time at current job
Less than 1 year20%1-2 years35%2-5 years30%
Browse Indeed's database of 4,308 profiles for Security Guards in Charlotte, NC
Last updated: Jul 15, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Charlotte, NC: $38,383 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $31,652 – $46,545 yearly
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Armed Security Officer
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsOvernight Supervisor
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardSecurityAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsArmed Security Guard-Charlotte, NC
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDOC CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingSecurity Officer
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Class DChauffeur's PermitFirearms LicensePERC CardHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingCertified Safety ProfessionalSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsSecurity Account Coordinator
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardProject ManagementProject PlanningProject Delivery ManagementDriver's LicenseBudgetingSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceAirport Security
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityPERC CardDriver's LicenseCPRElectric Pallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingRF ScannerSecurityPallet Jack
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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 66 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, time management and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for a security guard?
Common licenses or certifications for security guards include: Guard Card, Driver's License 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, armed security officer and gatehouse 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 Charlotte, NC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security guard?
Most security guards have 18 years of professional experience.
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