Security Guards for hire in Madison, WI
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Leadership8%Time Management8%Education level
High school diploma or GED68%Associate's degree17%Vocational or technical training4%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years26%6-10 years28%Current company
Allied Universal
Per Mar Security Services
GardaWorld Security Services US
Time at current job
Less than 1 year37%1-2 years17%2-5 years40%
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Last updated: Jul 15, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Madison, WI: $46,176 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $36,896 – $57,790 yearly
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Mpi security
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Class DNational Institute for Certification in Engineering TechnologiesPassenger EndorsementASQC CertificationFire Alarm LicenseOSHA 10Skills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSecurity Officer (Event & Venue Operations)
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Certified Information Systems AuditorGuard CardDriver's LicensePERC CardArmed Security LicenseAEDSkills
Public SpeakingPresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipMaterials HandlingSecurity Guard
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
SecurityAEDLifeguard ExperienceFirst Aid CertificationLifeguard TrainingFirearms LicenseSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceLifeguard ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsCorporate Security Officer
Monona, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Class DChauffeur's PermitGuard CardPassenger EndorsementCA Ambulance Driver's CertificateAir Brake EndorsementSkills
Communication SkillsEMT ExperienceRegional LaneOTRSupervising ExperienceLeadershipUnarmed Security Officer
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityDriver's LicensePERC CardCPRNon-CDL Class CSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceFinancial ConceptsLeadershipHost/Hostess ExperienceSecurity Officer
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardAEDFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadership
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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 66 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 a security guard?
Common licenses or certifications for security guards include: Driver's License, Guard Card 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, private security and security officer (event & venue operations).
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 19 years of professional experience.
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