Security Guards for hire in Cleveland, OH
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills14%Organizational Skills11%Time Management9%Education level
High school diploma or GED73%Associate's degree12%Bachelor's degree10%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years14%6-10 years18%Current company
GardaWorld Security Services US
Allied Universal
GardaWorld
Time at current job
Less than 1 year18%1-2 years21%2-5 years39%
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Last updated: Jul 19, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cleveland, OH: $37,123 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $29,544 – $46,648 yearly
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Security Officer
Cleveland, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Time ManagementPersonal Assistant ExperienceOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsUnarmed Security Guard
Cleveland, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardRegistered DietitianDoubles/Triples EndorsementFirearms LicenseLoss Prevention QualifiedTWIC CardSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipSupervising ExperienceSecurityManufacturingCustomer SupportSecurity Guard
Cleveland, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
LBS1Teaching CertificationRBT CertificationAEMT CertificationLifeguard ExperienceTS/SCISkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsSurveillanceSecuritySecurity Officer
Cleveland, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardBartender LicenseChild Development Associate CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPRDriver's LicenseSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementManagementCustomer ServiceMarketingHospitalitySecurity
Cleveland, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
CHHAGuard CardQIDP CertificationFirst Aid CertificationHCAParaprofessional CertificationSkills
Experience Working with Individuals with AutismOrganizational SkillsLeadershipUpscale Casual ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementSecurity officer
Cleveland, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Top Secret ClearanceGuard CardClass D SecurityCISSPEMT CertificationFirst Aid CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis 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 65 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 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: security officer, security officer and unarmed security 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 Cleveland, OH, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security guard?
Most security guards have 21 years of professional experience.
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