Security Guards for hire in Houston, TX
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Heavy Lifting9%Supervising Experience8%Education level
High school diploma or GED73%Associate's degree17%Bachelor's degree8%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years14%6-10 years16%Current company
Allied Universal
Securitas
Marksman security corporation
Time at current job
Less than 1 year16%1-2 years22%2-5 years41%
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Last updated: Jul 16, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Houston, TX: $35,818 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $24,810 – $51,710 yearly
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Security Guard
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseLoss Prevention QualifiedSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsAssistant Manager ExperiencePublic SpeakingAnalysis SkillsPrivate Security Guard
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardChild Development Associate CertificationClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationEMT CertificationCCNP SecuritySkills
Supervising ExperienceEMT ExperienceWriting SkillsSurveillanceSecurityEnglishSecurity Guard
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseSpeech-Language Pathology LicenseCertified Medical AssistantSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingSecurity Guard
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRArmed Security LicenseTWIC CardSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceMaterials HandlingMaintenanceWarehouse ExperienceLandscape MaintenanceSecurity Guard
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitConfined Space CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCDL CCPRSkills
Mechanic ExperienceOTRHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsSecurity Guard
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementGuard CardCDLJourneyman ElectricianASE CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Fast Casual ExperienceOTRHeavy LiftingTime ManagementService Technician ExperienceMechanic 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 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: communication skills, heavy lifting and supervising experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for a security guard?
Common licenses or certifications for security guards include: Guard Card, Driver's License 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: private security guard and security guard (unarmed) , screening specialist.
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 13 years of professional experience.
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