Security Guards for hire in Kansas City, MO
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Organizational Skills9%Leadership7%Education level
High school diploma or GED76%Associate's degree18%Vocational or technical training4%Years of experience
6-10 years40%More than 10 years40%3-5 years20%Current company
Allied Universal
GardaWorld Security Services US
GardaWorld
Time at current job
2-5 years50%Less than a year33%1-2 years17%
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Last updated: Sep 20, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Kansas City, MO: $42,573 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $34,176 – $53,032 yearly
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Security Guard
Kansas City, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationLoss Prevention QualifiedCPRServsafe+1 moreSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsSecurity Guard/ Soft Armed
Kansas City, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardCPIOC CertificationClass D SecurityHeartsaver CertificationFirst Aid Certification+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipSecurity Guard
Kansas City, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardClass D SecurityDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicensePERC Card+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsHospitalityUnarmed Security Guard
Kansas City, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardCertified Notary PublicClass D SecurityDriver's LicenseACLSSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingPublic RelationsOrder PickingSecurity Officer
Kansas City, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitGuard CardPassenger EndorsementOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's License+9 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsMaintenance WorkMaintenanceSecurity Guard
Kansas City, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardPharmacy Technician CertificationPharmacy Technician LicenseDriver's LicenseCPRArmed Security LicenseSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCash HandlingRetail Sales Transactions
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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 60 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 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 guard/ soft armed and 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 Kansas City, MO, 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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