Security Guards for hire in Memphis, TN
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 13%
- Organizational Skills
- 8%
- Leadership
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 57%
- Vocational or technical training
- 14%
- Bachelor's degree
- 14%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
Allied Universal
Vanguard
Andy Frain Services
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 50%
- 2-5 years
- 50%
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Last updated: Nov 12, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Memphis, TN: $37,312 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $29,791 – $46,732 yearly
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Gardaworld security
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDClass D SecurityF EndorsementState Tested Nursing AssistantCPR+5 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHost/Hostess ExperienceHeavy LiftingUnarmed Security Guard
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Top Secret ClearanceAEDGuard CardAct 120Baton PermitArmed Security License+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementArmed Security Guard
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftClass DGuard CardLifting EquipmentMaterial Handling Equipment OperationFirearms License+4 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingLifting EquipmentArmed Security Officer/Supervisor
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAct 120Class D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's License+3 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsSecurity Guard
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Class DCDLCertified Notary PublicHazmatPassenger EndorsementFirst Aid Certification+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsEMT ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipPersonal Assistant ExperienceTime ManagementSecurity Officer
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
State-Specific Police Officer CertificationClass DAEDGuard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid Certification+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingWriting SkillsProfessional Ethics
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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 security guards?
Common licenses or certifications for security guards include: Guard Card, Driver's License 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: unarmed security guard, armed security officer and armed security 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 Memphis, TN, 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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