Security Guards for hire in Colorado Springs, CO
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 13%
- Leadership
- 11%
- Organizational Skills
- 8%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 66%
- Bachelor's degree
- 18%
- Associate's degree
- 9%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 3-5 years
- 30%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
Securitas
Allied Universal
Inter-Con Security
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 50%
- 1-2 years
- 33%
- Less than a year
- 17%
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Last updated: Oct 28, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Colorado Springs, CO: $45,965 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $36,313 – $58,183 yearly
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Event Security Specialist
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardCPIFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+3 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsMentor
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
OC CertificationGuard CardAEDCertified Safety ProfessionalFirst Aid CertificationCertified Case Manager+4 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsPublic SpeakingTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingSecurity Supervisor
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
OC CertificationGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRArmed Security License+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingPublic SpeakingSecurity Officer
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardCustomer ServiceFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Armed Security License+8 moreSkills
ManagementTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsContract Detention Officer
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
OC CertificationFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCPR+3 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsMechanic ExperienceTime ManagementManagementSecurity Supervisor
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDCertified Notary PublicFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+2 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementDelivery DrivingDelivery Driver Experience
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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 supervisor, security officer and senior officer specialist.
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 Colorado Springs, CO, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security guard?
Most security guards have 13 years of professional experience.
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