Security Guards for hire in Denver, CO
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills13%Organizational Skills11%Time Management9%Education level
High school diploma or GED70%Bachelor's degree20%Associate's degree11%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years8%3-5 years10%Current company
Covenant Aviation SecurityAmerican Guard Services
Allied Universal
Time at current job
Less than a year29%1-2 years23%2-5 years31%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Denver, CO: $50,305 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $40,860 – $61,933 yearly
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Security Guard
Aurora, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseCPRArmed Security LicenseCertified Recovery Specialist+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementPersonal Care Home ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingFlex Security Officer
Denver, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
CHHAGuard CardAEDClass D SecurityPERC CardDriver's License+3 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsRetail Sales TransactionsSales Transaction ProcessingSecurity Guard
Westminster, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardCDLAEDPersonal Lines LicenseFirst Aid CertificationDriver's License+3 moreSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsSecurity Guard
Denver, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDClass D SecurityTrauma CounselingPERC CardExperience Working with Individuals with Trauma-Related Disorders+3 moreSkills
Customer ServiceCustomer SupportHome Health Care AssistanceHome CareHome HealthProductivity SoftwareOvernight Security Guard
Denver, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Certified Fitness InstructorAEDGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementExperience Working with Individuals with AutismUnloadingLoadingUnarmed Security Guard
Denver, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
AEDWireman LicenseFirst Aid CertificationPERC CardOSHA 10Driver's License+4 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsBiological HazardsSurveillance EquipmentSurveillance MonitoringCCTV System Operation (AV)Video Surveillance
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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 63 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 time management.
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: state security officer, flex security officer 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 Denver, CO, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security guard?
Most security guards have 18 years of professional experience.
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