Security Guards for hire in Knoxville, TN
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Leadership10%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED77%Associate's degree11%Bachelor's degree11%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years8%3-5 years8%Current company
Walden Security
Securitas
Allied Universal
Time at current job
Less than a year24%1-2 years32%2-5 years27%
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Last updated: Aug 1, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Knoxville, TN: $40,403 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $31,874 – $51,213 yearly
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Security Guard
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationGuard CardClass D SecurityServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeSkills
Mechanic ExperienceSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipLandscapingMilitarySecurity Officer
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Class DLifeguard ExperienceBaton PermitFirearms LicensePERC CardWilderness First Aid CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsPublic SpeakingLifeguard ExperienceCommunication SkillsSecurity Officer
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Q ClearanceF EndorsementOSHA 10Driver's LicenseCPRSecret ClearanceSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsSecurity Officer
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Class D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingSecurityMicrosoft WordArmed Guard Security
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitGuard CardF EndorsementFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseArmed Security LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementTeachingSecurity Guard/ Patrol/Dispatch
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Google Analytics CertificationClass D SecurityGoogle Adwords CertificationDriver's LicensePERC CardArmed Security LicenseSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOperating SystemsWindowsDatabase SystemsDatabases
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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 65 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: Driver's License, Guard Card 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 supervisor and janitorial maintenance worker.
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 16 years of professional experience.
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