Security Guards for hire in Knoxville, TN
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Leadership9%Time Management9%Education level
High school diploma or GED71%Bachelor's degree12%Associate's degree12%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%3-5 years20%1-2 years10%Current company
Shield and Buckler Security, IncBLUE LIFE SECURITY, LLC
Securitas
Time at current job
Less than a year56%1-2 years22%2-5 years22%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,543 profiles for Security Guards in Knoxville, TN
Last updated: Oct 7, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Knoxville, TN: $38,454 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $30,393 – $48,653 yearly
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Armed Security Officer
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCPRArmed Security License+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingSecuritySecurity Officer
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardRBT CertificationFirst Aid CertificationF EndorsementFirearms LicenseDriver's License+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsWarehouse ExperienceCampus Security Officer
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Certified Personal TrainerCertified Fitness InstructorGuard CardDriver's LicenseCPRFood Handler Certification+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementSalesUnarmed Security Guard
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardF EndorsementDriver's LicenseCDL aSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipIllustrationArmed Security Officer/Sergeant
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardFirearms LicenseCounseling CertificationDriver's LicenseArmed Security LicenseSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementAssistant Manager ExperienceCommunication SkillsShift ManagementSecurity Officer
Seymour, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseCPRArmed Security LicenseSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsComputer OperationComputer LiteracyComputer 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, leadership and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for security guards?
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: security officer, armed security officer/sergeant and operations manager.
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 17 years of professional experience.
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