Security Guards for hire in Nashville, TN
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Organizational Skills7%Leadership7%Education level
High school diploma or GED67%Bachelor's degree20%Associate's degree10%Years of experience
Less than 1 year4%1-2 years4%3-5 years12%Current company
Allied Universal
Bolt Security Guard Services
GardaWorld Security Services
Time at current job
Less than 1 year28%1-2 years26%2-5 years36%
Browse Indeed's database of 3,729 profiles for Security Guards in Nashville, TN
Last updated: Jul 23, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Nashville, TN: $43,033 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $34,612 – $53,502 yearly
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Laundry Attendant
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
CCTVCHHAClass DCCTV SurveillanceSecurity Systems KnowledgeFirearms LicenseSkills
Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCleaningLaundryLoss PreventionSecuritySecurity Officer
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHost/Hostess ExperienceSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsSecurity Officer
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardCertified Phlebotomy TechnicianFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicensePERC CardSkills
Lifeguard ExperienceSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsSecurityIntelligence ExperienceLoss PreventionSecurity officer supervisor
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationCPRTrainingRough Terrain Forklift CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementLift TruckForkliftLicensed Armed Security Guard
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationGuard CardEPA CertificationArmed Security LicenseHACCP CertificationServsafeSkills
LeadershipBusiness ManagementTrainingGeneral ManagementPhysical SecurityConflict ManagementArmed Security Officer
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirearms LicenseDriver's LicensePERC CardArmed Security LicenseAEDSkills
Communication SkillsPresentation SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational 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 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 leadership.
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: security officer, event security officer and laundry attendant.
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 16 years of professional experience.
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