Security Guards for hire in Louisville, KY
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Organizational Skills9%Leadership8%Education level
High school diploma or GED77%Associate's degree11%Bachelor's degree11%Years of experience
More than 10 years40%6-10 years30%3-5 years24%Current company
Allied Universal
NEW MODEL LOGISTICSTime at current job
2-5 years35%Less than a year29%1-2 years29%
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Last updated: Sep 11, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Louisville, KY: $39,560 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $29,454 – $53,133 yearly
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Security Guard
Jeffersonville, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationConfined Space CertificationMSHA CertificationCNCDOT Physical CertificationDriver's License+3 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceHTTPSSecurity Guard
Louisville, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
MentoringOne-On-One Peer SupportDriver's LicenseCPRPeer Support Program ExperiencePeer Support Advocacy+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingSecurity Monitor
Louisville, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
CPIClass D SecurityHeartsaver CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's License+2 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingPresentation SkillsDrivingSecurity 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
Guard CardAEDOC CertificationBaton PermitFirearms LicenseDriver's License+3 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsSecurity Guard
Louisville, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicensePassenger EndorsementFirearms LicenseAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicensePERC Card+9 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsPassenger Vehicle
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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 62 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 a security guard?
Common licenses or certifications for security guards include: Driver's License, First Aid Certification 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 monitor, package handler 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 Louisville, KY, 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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