Security Guards for hire in Detroit, MI
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Organizational Skills7%Leadership6%Education level
High school diploma or GED92%Associate's degree4%Bachelor's degree4%Years of experience
More than 10 years44%6-10 years38%3-5 years12%Current company
Titan Security GroupAllied Universal
City Shield Security Services
Time at current job
2-5 years50%1-2 years19%Less than a year16%
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Last updated: Sep 15, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Detroit, MI: $39,341 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $30,405 – $50,903 yearly
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Security Guard
Detroit, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Firearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCPRBLSSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsSurveillanceSecuritySecurity Guard
Detroit, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationTABC CertificationGuard CardIICRC CertificationPassenger EndorsementDriver's License+18 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCustomer ServiceSecurity Guard
Detroit, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseCPRArmed Security LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipLoss PreventionSecurity Guard
Detroit, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Trade SchoolKitchen ExperienceCookingDriver's LicenseCulinary ExperienceCPR+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingSecurityAdministrative ExperienceFront DeskSecurity Guard
Detroit, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CCleaningSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsMeal PreparationFood PreparationExperience Working with Individuals with Developmental DisabilitiesSecurity Officer
Detroit, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareCustomer ServiceCustomer Support
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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, 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, CPR 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: unarmed security guard and 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 15 years of professional experience.
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