Security Guards for hire in Grand Rapids, MI
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Most popular skills
Organizational Skills12%Communication Skills12%Time Management11%Education level
High school diploma or GED70%Associate's degree20%Bachelor's degree7%Years of experience
3-5 years20%6-10 years36%More than 10 years44%Current company
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Time at current job
Less than a year17%1-2 years31%2-5 years42%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Grand Rapids, MI: $40,983 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $37,819 – $44,412 yearly
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Lead Security Guard
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
AEDCertified Safety ProfessionalGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's License+5 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceSecurity Officer
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitGuard CardBaton PermitFirearms LicensePERC CardDriver's License+10 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLandscaper
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Food Service Health Code ComplianceFood Sanitation PracticesGuard CardCustomer ServiceServsafe Alcohol CertificationAge Verification Regulations+9 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsBarista ExperienceHeavy LiftingLeadershipSalesCookingSecurity Guard
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitAEDFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseCPRArmed Security License+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipSupervising ExperienceMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsSecurity Guard
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCPRPallet Jack CertificationBLSSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipSecurity Guard
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseLoss Prevention QualifiedCPRServsafe+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementStampingStamping Press
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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: 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, 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: commercial roofing foreman, certified manager and shift supervisor.
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 Grand Rapids, MI, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security guard?
Most security guards have 19 years of professional experience.
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