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Communication Skills 14%
Organizational Skills 10%
Leadership 9%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 58%
Vocational or technical training 21%
Associate's degree 11%

Years of experience

1-2 years 6%
3-5 years 6%
6-10 years 30%

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Time at current job

Less than 1 year 22%
1-2 years 25%
2-5 years 44%

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Last updated: Jun 5, 2026

Armed Security Officer

Columbia, SC

Licenses & certifications

Firearms LicenseIATEPA Refrigeration CertificationHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingAEDCDL

Skills

Heavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceOrganizational Skills

Armed Security Officer/Supervisor

Columbia, SC

Licenses & certifications

AEDGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRArmed Security License

Skills

Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareLift TruckForklift

Security Guard

Columbia, SC

Licenses & certifications

Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseState Tested Nursing AssistantCertified Medication AideCMT

Skills

Pharmacy Technician ExperienceCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportMaintenance Work

Security Officer

Columbia, SC

Licenses & certifications

DOT Physical ExaminationGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR

Skills

Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipHeavy Lifting

Armed Security Guard

Columbia, SC

Licenses & certifications

Guard CardBaton PermitFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseArmed Security LicenseConcealed Carry Permit

Skills

Communication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsAnalysis Skills

Security Guard

Columbia, SC

Licenses & certifications

Guard CardAEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRBLS

Skills

SurveillancePatient CareAssisting with ADLsVital SignsPatient MonitoringSecurity

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The average time to fill a security guard role is 69 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 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 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, armed security guard and armed security officer/supervisor.

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 Columbia, SC, 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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