Security Guards for hire in Louisville, KY
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Leadership6%Supervising Experience6%Education level
High school diploma or GED81%Bachelor's degree10%Associate's degree6%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years4%3-5 years14%Current company
Allied Universal
Morgan Security ServicesNorton Healthcare
Time at current job
Less than a year21%1-2 years35%2-5 years26%
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Last updated: Aug 31, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Louisville, KY: $39,309 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $26,368 – $58,600 yearly
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Armed Security Guard
Louisville, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCPR+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingAssemblyComputer OperationComputer LiteracySecurity Guard
Louisville, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Class DTanker EndorsementChild Development Associate CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsEMT ExperienceSecurity Guard
Louisville, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
CPIGuard CardOC CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+1 moreSkills
Presentation SkillsAnalysis SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceComputer OperationForeign Language ProficiencySpreadsheetsSecurity Guard
Louisville, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
CHHAFood Safety CertificationProperty & Casualty LicenseFirst Aid CertificationCPRServsafeSkills
Communication SkillsWorking with Geriatric PatientsWorking with SeniorsSenior CareOlder AdultsElderly Support Services ExperienceLoader Guard
Louisville, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseLoss Prevention Qualified+4 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsSecurity Monitor
Louisville, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical ExaminationCPIClass D SecurityHeartsaver CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDOT Physical Certification+3 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingPresentation SkillsDriving
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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 supervising experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for a security guard?
Common licenses or certifications for security guards include: Driver's License, First Aid Certification and Guard Card.
What are some job titles related to security guards?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to security guards include: armed security guard, security monitor and loader guard.
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 Louisville, KY, 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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