Security Guards for hire in Nashville, TN
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills14%Organizational Skills8%Time Management8%Education level
High school diploma or GED78%Bachelor's degree14%Associate's degree6%Years of experience
Less than 1 year2%1-2 years6%3-5 years6%Current company
Allied Universal
Weiser Security Services
Archangel Protective Services
Time at current job
Less than 1 year18%1-2 years24%2-5 years47%
Browse Indeed's database of 5,674 profiles for Security Guards in Nashville, TN
Last updated: Jul 24, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Nashville, TN: $43,021 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $34,642 – $53,428 yearly
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Laundry Attendant
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
CCTVCHHAClass DCCTV SurveillanceSecurity Systems KnowledgeFirearms LicenseSkills
Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCleaningLaundryLoss PreventionSecuritySecurity Guard
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Microsoft Office SpecialistLMRTGuard CardAEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Personal Assistant ExperienceCommunity Health Center ExperiencePersonal Care Home ExperienceLeadershipLandscapingCustomer SupportArmed Security Guard
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardProperty & Casualty LicenseRBT CertificationDriver's LicenseState Tested Nursing AssistantLPNSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipDebt CollectionMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheetsEvent Security Officer
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationF EndorsementDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSkills
Team BuildingCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportPatrollingClient Relationship ManagementCustomer Relationship BuildingArmed Security Guard
Madison, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardEPA CertificationEPA Type IEPA 608 Technician CertificationEPA Type IISkills
AssemblyStockingOrder FulfillmentPackingPackagingOrder PickingUnarmed Security Guard
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Customer Support Experience Within Technology IndustryTechnical SupportWindows SupportPERC CardHardware SupportDesktop Computer RepairSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceFood HandlingBasic Math
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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 65 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: 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: armed security guard, unarmed security guard and event 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 Nashville, TN, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security guard?
Most security guards have 23 years of professional experience.
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