Security Guards for hire in Cleveland, OH
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 13%
- Leadership
- 8%
- Organizational Skills
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 68%
- Associate's degree
- 18%
- Vocational or technical training
- 7%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 3-5 years
- 30%
- 6-10 years
- 10%
Current company
Allied Universal
Securitas
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 71%
- Less than a year
- 29%
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Last updated: Oct 31, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cleveland, OH: $37,250 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $29,742 – $46,654 yearly
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Security Guard
Cleveland, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardClass D SecurityDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseClass G Security+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementPVC ExtrusionSecurity/Support Services
Cleveland, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardEPA CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+13 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipAnalysis SkillsSecurityUnarmed Security Officer
Cleveland, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Class DCDLGuard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationAsbestos Certification+5 moreSkills
ManagementLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSecuritySecurity Professional
Cleveland, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationPERC CardDriver's License+3 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsMathematical AptitudePresentation SkillsSecurity Officer
Cleveland, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseCPR+3 moreSkills
Time ManagementPersonal Assistant ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceSecurity Guard
Cleveland, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationClass DGuard CardOSHA Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseArmed Security License+13 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceJust-In-Time
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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 security guards?
Common licenses or certifications for security guards include: Driver's License, Guard Card 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, allied universal security officer and unarmed security 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 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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