Security Guards for hire in Knoxville, TN
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Leadership9%Organizational Skills9%Education level
High school diploma or GED74%Associate's degree13%Bachelor's degree6%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years8%3-5 years18%Current company
Securitas
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BLUE LIFE SECURITY, LLCTime at current job
Less than a year27%1-2 years30%2-5 years27%
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Last updated: Aug 20, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Knoxville, TN: $39,356 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $31,024 – $49,926 yearly
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Security Guard
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationGuard CardClass D SecurityServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeSkills
Mechanic ExperienceSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipLandscapingMilitaryCharter Bus Driver
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Top Secret ClearanceCDLPassenger EndorsementFirst Aid CertificationAir Brake EndorsementDriver's License+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsMaintenance WorkMaintenanceHousekeeping
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardPassenger EndorsementDoubles/Triples EndorsementF EndorsementDriver's LicenseLoss Prevention Qualified+14 moreSkills
Communication SkillsUpscale Casual ExperienceTime ManagementBarista ExperienceOrganizational SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceGuard Team Leader
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationF EndorsementDriver's License+4 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceSoCCommunication SkillsTime ManagementFirst AidFirst Aid TrainingSecurity Guard
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingCertified Quality Inspector+7 moreSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceMicrosoft Outlook CalendarTruck Driver Class A/Security Guard
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardPassenger EndorsementOSHA 10Air Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseCNA+8 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipOTRTime ManagementHeavy Lifting
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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 64 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 a security guard?
Common licenses or certifications for security guards include: Guard Card, Driver's License and CPR.
What are some job titles related to security guards?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to security guards include: housekeeping, janitorial maintenance worker and lieutenant.
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 Knoxville, TN, 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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