Security Guards for hire in Columbus, OH
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5,710
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 11%
- Time Management
- 7%
- Organizational Skills
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 73%
- Bachelor's degree
- 9%
- Associate's degree
- 9%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 80%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
Securitas
Allied Universal
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 44%
- 2-5 years
- 33%
- Less than a year
- 11%
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Last updated: Nov 6, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbus, OH: $39,132 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $31,538 – $48,555 yearly
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Unarmed Security Guard
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Class DProperty & Casualty LicensePassenger EndorsementFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseAir Brake Endorsement+9 moreSkills
Time ManagementAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipArmed Security Guard
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDClass D SecurityTeaching CertificationFirst Aid CertificationSORA+6 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementTLSSecuritySecurity Guard
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationPERC CardLoss Prevention QualifiedDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class C+6 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementVeterinary TerminologyArmed Security Officer
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
CriminologyOC CertificationGuard CardAct 120First Aid CertificationFirearms License+5 moreSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsSurveillance EquipmentSecurity Supervisor
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
OSHA (Regulatory Compliance Area)Class DGuard CardOC CertificationAEDFirst Aid Certification+6 moreSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsArmed Security Guard
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardOC CertificationBaton PermitFirearms LicenseDriver's LicensePERC Card+8 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementProduct Management
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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, time management 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 CPR.
What are some job titles related to security guards?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to security guards include: armed security guard, security supervisor and security lead.
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 16 years of professional experience.
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