Security Guards for hire in Greenville, SC
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills13%Organizational Skills11%Leadership10%Education level
High school diploma or GED76%Bachelor's degree14%Associate's degree6%Years of experience
3-5 years8%6-10 years30%More than 10 years62%Current company
Allied Universal
Allied universal security
Chief SecurityTime at current job
Less than 1 year31%1-2 years21%2-5 years31%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,007 profiles for Security Guards in Greenville, SC
Last updated: Jul 23, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Greenville, SC: $39,822 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $29,857 – $53,112 yearly
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Protective Security Officer
Simpsonville, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
First Aid and CPROC CertificationGuard CardFirearms LicenseLoss Prevention QualifiedPERC CardSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsBilingualSecurity Officer
Travelers Rest, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Class DOC CertificationGuard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipMechanic ExperienceDelivery DrivingYouth Security Officer
Greenville, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDFirst Aid CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSkills
Supervising ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsSecurity Engineer
Greenville, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
EPA CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CEPA Universal CertificationServsafeSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSecurity Officer
Greenville, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardCertified Notary PublicClass D SecurityGoogle Analytics CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Strategic PlanningAnalysis SkillsPublic SpeakingAssistant Manager ExperienceWeb DesignHTMLLicensed Insurance Agent
Greenville, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardPersonal Lines LicenseConfined Space CertificationInsurance Producer LicenseOSHA 10Driver's LicenseSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCasual Dining 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 65 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, 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: security officer, security engineer and protective 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 Greenville, SC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security guard?
Most security guards have 25 years of professional experience.
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