Security Guards for hire in Houston, TX
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Leadership7%Organizational Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED84%Associate's degree9%Bachelor's degree2%Years of experience
3-5 years50%6-10 years30%More than 10 years20%Current company
Allied Universal
Securitas
Time at current job
1-2 years50%2-5 years33%Less than a year17%
Browse Indeed's database of 21,717 profiles for Security Guards in Houston, TX
Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Houston, TX: $35,325 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $27,297 – $45,715 yearly
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Event Security Guard
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
OSHA (Regulatory Compliance Area)Guard CardDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Non-CDL Class COSHA+1 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSecurity Guard
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationGuard CardDriver's LicenseFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsSecurity Guard
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationGuard CardDriver's LicenseFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportNegotiationSecurity Guard
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementSurveillanceConflict ManagementCPRSecurity Guard Officer
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationGuard CardClass D SecurityDriver's LicenseFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsStrategic PlanningHost/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipPublic SpeakingSecurity Guard
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDOC CertificationFirst Aid CertificationBaton PermitDriver's License+5 moreSkills
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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: communication skills, leadership and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for security guards?
Common licenses or certifications for security guards include: Guard Card, Driver's License and Food Handler Certification.
What are some job titles related to security guards?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to security guards include: level III armed security guard, armed security guard and security guard 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 Houston, TX, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security guard?
Most security guards have 6 years of professional experience.
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