Security Guards for hire in Columbus, OH
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Organizational Skills11%Leadership9%Education level
High school diploma or GED69%Associate's degree21%Bachelor's degree6%Years of experience
Less than 1 year2%1-2 years6%3-5 years16%Current company
Allied Universal
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Brosnan Risk Consultants
Time at current job
Less than 1 year34%1-2 years21%2-5 years31%
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Last updated: Jul 15, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbus, OH: $39,994 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $32,821 – $48,734 yearly
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Unarmed Security Guard
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
State Tested Nursing AssistantCosmetology LicenseAEDNail Technician LicenseCertified Phlebotomy TechnicianCPRSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingFinancial ConceptsSecurity Guard/Site Supervisor
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationEMT CertificationPERC CardSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceSecurity Guard
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityFlagger CertificationPERC CardServsafeForklift CertificationSkills
Public SpeakingCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipSecurity Officer 1
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitCertified Payroll ProfessionalHeartsaver CertificationFirearms LicensePrivate Investigator LicenseEMT-BSkills
Communication SkillsPresentation SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsSecurity Guard
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
SHRM Certified ProfessionalGuard CardChild Development Associate CertificationRBT CertificationDriver's LicenseReal Estate LicenseSkills
Time ManagementSupervising ExperienceExperience Working with Individuals with AutismOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsWarehouse Management SystemSecurity Guard
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical ExaminationGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationDOT Physical CertificationLoss Prevention QualifiedArmed Security LicenseSkills
Heavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadership
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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 66 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: 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: private security guard, security guard/site supervisor 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 Columbus, OH, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security guard?
Most security guards have 15 years of professional experience.
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