Security Guards for hire in Jacksonville, FL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills13%Time Management8%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED79%Bachelor's degree9%Associate's degree6%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years8%6-10 years22%Current company
Allied Universal
GardaWorld Security Services US
Securitas
Time at current job
Less than a year22%1-2 years33%2-5 years22%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Jacksonville, FL: $42,673 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $35,081 – $51,907 yearly
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Security Guard
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheetsAdministrative ExperienceSecurity Officer
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationPERC CardClass G SecurityCPR+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceMicrosoft WordSecurity Guard
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardClass D SecurityHeartsaver CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's License+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaMemory CareCleaningLive ChatTexting/Chatbox ToolsSecurity Officer
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Class DAEDGuard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's License+2 moreSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsSecurity Guard
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Class D SecurityCertified Phlebotomy TechnicianDriver's LicenseCPRCertified Medication AideTWIC Card+3 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsSalesLaundry Attendant
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardClass D SecurityDriver's LicenseTWIC CardFood Handler CertificationSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceBarista ExperienceLeadershipCommunication Skills
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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, time management and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a security guard?
Common licenses or certifications for security guards include: Driver's License, Guard Card and Class D Security.
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 guard supervisor and laundry attendant.
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 Jacksonville, FL, 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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