Security Guards for hire in Denver, CO
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 12%
- Leadership
- 7%
- Time Management
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 67%
- Bachelor's degree
- 16%
- Associate's degree
- 14%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 3-5 years
- 30%
- 6-10 years
- 10%
Current company
Allied Universal
VF Corporation
Marksman Security Corporation
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 25%
- 1-2 years
- 25%
- 2-5 years
- 25%
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Last updated: Nov 6, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Denver, CO: $50,652 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $39,248 – $65,369 yearly
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Security Guard
Aurora, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDClass D SecurityLoss Prevention QualifiedDriver's LicenseCDL B+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipSecurity Professional
Denver, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Certified Safety ProfessionalGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRArmed Security License+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipPublic SpeakingCommunication SkillsSecuritySecurity Guard
Westminster, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardCDLAEDPersonal Lines LicenseFirst Aid CertificationDriver's License+3 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsMicrosoft OfficeArmed Security Supervisor
Denver, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardOC CertificationMotor Vehicle Inspection LicenseBaton PermitFirearms LicenseDriver's License+10 moreSkills
LeadershipStrategic PlanningAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementSecurity Guard
Denver, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationTIPSCDL aArmed Security LicenseFood Handler CertificationSkills
Presentation SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementUnarmed Security Supervisor
Denver, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
AEDCPIGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationCPRHazmat EndorsementSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsManagementLeadershipIndustrial Mechanic 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 time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for security guards?
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: armed security guard, unarmed security supervisor and security professional.
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 21 years of professional experience.
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