Security Guards for hire in Houston, TX
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21,383
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 9%
- Leadership
- 7%
- Organizational Skills
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 73%
- Bachelor's degree
- 11%
- Associate's degree
- 11%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 40%
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
Current company
Allied Universal
InterCon Security
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 43%
- Less than a year
- 29%
- 1-2 years
- 29%
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Last updated: Nov 12, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Houston, TX: $34,894 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $27,502 – $44,274 yearly
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Security Guard
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
CHHAAEDGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseState Tested Nursing Assistant+6 moreSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementSecurity Guard
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialDriver's LicenseClass G Security+3 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsOnline MarketingGuard
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CPRNon-CDL Class C+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceSecuritySecurity Officer
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationGuard CardAEDCertified Phlebotomy TechnicianPassenger EndorsementDOT Physical Certification+6 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementSecurity Patrol Officer
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardConfined Space CertificationFirst Aid CertificationEMT CertificationFlagger CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+6 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingSecurity Guard
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsLift TruckForklift
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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, 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 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 patrol officer and armed security guard.
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 9 years of professional experience.
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