Security Guards for hire in Nashville, TN
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Organizational Skills8%Time Management8%Education level
High school diploma or GED69%Bachelor's degree23%Associate's degree6%Years of experience
1-2 years6%3-5 years8%6-10 years32%Current company
Allied Universal
Weiser Security Services
BLUE LIFE SECURITY, LLCTime at current job
Less than a year19%1-2 years22%2-5 years46%
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Last updated: Jul 25, 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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Security Officer
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardCertified Phlebotomy TechnicianFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicensePERC CardSkills
Lifeguard ExperienceSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsSecurityIntelligence ExperienceLoss PreventionSecurity Guard
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitGuard CardPMPAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSkills
Supervising ExperienceHost/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementPresentation SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsUnarmed Security Guard
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Customer Support Experience Within Technology IndustryTechnical SupportWindows SupportPERC CardHardware SupportArmed Security LicenseSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceFood HandlingBasic MathUnarmed Security Officer
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardDriver's LicenseState Tested Nursing AssistantCaregiver CertificationCNACPISkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementSecurity Guard
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CDLFirst Aid CertificationNCCER CertificationSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementSecurity Guard
Madison, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Class D SecurityNCCER CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseOSHAArmed Security LicenseSkills
DetailingComputer NetworkingNetwork AdministrationHelp DeskWindowsSurveillance
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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: unarmed security officer, armed security guard and arm 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 Nashville, TN, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security guard?
Most security guards have 12 years of professional experience.
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