Security Guards for hire in Nashville, TN
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Leadership10%Time Management10%Education level
High school diploma or GED76%Associate's degree13%Bachelor's degree9%Years of experience
1-2 years30%6-10 years30%More than 10 years30%Current company
Allied Universal
Securitas
Walden Security
Time at current job
1-2 years57%Less than a year43%
Browse Indeed's database of 5,748 profiles for Security Guards in Nashville, TN
Last updated: Sep 22, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Nashville, TN: $43,593 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $35,191 – $54,001 yearly
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Security Guard
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Class DCDLGuard CardPassenger EndorsementF EndorsementDriver's License+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipHeavy Equipment OperationLoader OperationArm Security Officer
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationFlagger CertificationFirearms LicensePERC Card+5 moreSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipSchedule ManagementUnarmed Security Guard
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardCertified Notary PublicFirst Aid CertificationPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseServsafeSkills
LeadershipBarista ExperiencePublic SpeakingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsSecurity Guard
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseLoss Prevention Qualified+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingRisk AnalysisSecurity Guard
Madison, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationPERC CardDriver's License+2 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsSurveillanceSecuritySurveillance EquipmentSecurity Officer
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDChild Development Associate CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPRFood Handler CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceFast Casual ExperienceLeadershipAssistant Manager ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational Skills
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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 60 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 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, arm security officer and campus 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 7 years of professional experience.
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