Security Guards for hire in Madison, WI

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    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills12%
    Organizational Skills8%
    Time Management7%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED64%
    Associate's degree16%
    Bachelor's degree9%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year2%
    1-2 years10%
    3-5 years18%
  • Current company

    Allied Universal
    Per Mar Security Services
    Securitas
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year35%
    1-2 years26%
    2-5 years29%

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Last updated: Aug 22, 2026

Security Guard: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Madison, WI: $45,971 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $37,446$56,438 yearly

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  • Mpi security

    Madison, Wisconsin

    Licenses & certifications

    Class DChauffeur's PermitNational Institute for Certification in Engineering TechnologiesPassenger EndorsementASQC CertificationFire Alarm License+14 more

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills
  • Security Guard (Armed)

    Madison, Wisconsin

    Licenses & certifications

    Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCPRArmed Security License+2 more

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime Management
  • Guest Service Agent/Front desk manager

    Madison, Wisconsin

    Licenses & certifications

    Pharmacy Technician CertificationRegistered Pharmacy TechnicianFirst Aid CertificationPharmacy Technician LicenseBC/BEDriver's License+3 more

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceOrganizational SkillsStrategic PlanningLeadership
  • Corporate Security Partner

    Madison, Wisconsin

    Licenses & certifications

    EMT CertificationFirst Aid DemonstrationsFirst Aid InstructionEMT-BBasic Life Support (BLS) Training InstructionSecurity Risk Assessment Investigation+23 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipEMT ExperiencePresentation SkillsSupervising ExperienceConflict Management
  • Senior Operations Manager

    Madison, Wisconsin

    Licenses & certifications

    Guard CardAEDOC CertificationFirst Aid CertificationPest Control LicenseDriver's License+3 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementPresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSurveillance EquipmentSurveillance Monitoring
  • Security Officer Supervisor

    Madison, Wisconsin

    Licenses & certifications

    Guard CardAEDClass D SecurityTeaching CertificationFirst Aid CertificationSchool Bus Endorsement+1 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsHeavy 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 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, organizational skills and time management.

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 supervisor, caregiver/personal assistant and senior 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 Madison, WI, 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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