Security Guards for hire in Detroit, MI
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Most popular skills
Organizational Skills13%Communication Skills13%Time Management10%Education level
High school diploma or GED70%Associate's degree20%Bachelor's degree7%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years14%6-10 years24%Current company
Lagarda Security
Eagle Security
City Shield Security Services
Time at current job
1-2 years25%2-5 years61%More than 5 years14%
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Last updated: Jul 16, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Detroit, MI: $40,080 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $29,502 – $54,452 yearly
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Security Guard
Detroit, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
CHHADriver's LicenseOSHA 10Fire Safety CertificationHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingAEDSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingSecurity Guard
Detroit, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitDOT Physical ExaminationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCDL CNon-CDL Class CSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsSecurity Officer
Detroit, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitClass DGuard CardFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseArmed Security LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingMaintenanceSecurity Officer
Detroit, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitDOT Physical ExaminationAEDGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Time ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsLoadingFood PreparationPolice Authority Officer
Detroit, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCPRArmed Security LicenseSkills
Service Technician ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingAssemblyArmed Security Officer
Detroit, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
EMT-IFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseEMT-BCPRSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingOrganizational Skills
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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: organizational skills, communication 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, CPR and Firearms License.
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, police authority officer and armed security officer.
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 Detroit, MI, 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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