Security Guards for hire in Cleveland, OH
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Communication Skills13%Leadership8%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED79%Associate's degree13%Vocational or technical training8%Years of experience
More than 10 years62%3-5 years18%6-10 years18%Current company
Allied Universal
Royce - US Protection ServiceTime at current job
2-5 years39%Less than a year26%1-2 years18%
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Last updated: Sep 15, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cleveland, OH: $37,232 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $29,529 – $46,945 yearly
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Security Guard
Warrensville Heights, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityCertified Welding InspectorDriver's LicenseWelding CertificationElectric Pallet Jack Certification+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSafety Protocol AdherenceSecurity officer
Cleveland, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Top Secret ClearanceGuard CardClass D SecurityCISSPEMT CertificationFirst Aid Certification+6 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsQuick Service & Fast Food Restaurant ExperienceSecurity Professional
Cleveland, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationPERC CardDriver's License+3 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsMathematical AptitudePresentation SkillsSecurity Guard
Cleveland, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRArmed Security License+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsPresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCarpentrySecurity Guard
Cleveland, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Passenger EndorsementTruck DrivingDrivingOver the Road (OTR) Driving RoutesDelivery DrivingAir Brake Endorsement+12 moreSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingLeadershipCDL BBox TruckSecurity Guard
Cleveland, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardCPIDriver's LicenseCPRForklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementManagementTeam ManagementTeam Building
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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, leadership and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a security guard?
Common licenses or certifications for security guards include: Driver's License, Guard Card 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: unarmed security guard, security officer and security guard/custodian.
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 Cleveland, OH, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security guard?
Most security guards have 17 years of professional experience.
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