Security Guards for hire in Nashville, TN
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Organizational Skills8%Time Management7%Education level
High school diploma or GED82%Bachelor's degree12%Associate's degree4%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years2%3-5 years16%Current company
Allied Universal
BEST Crowd Management
GardaWorld
Time at current job
Less than a year11%1-2 years36%2-5 years44%
Browse Indeed's database of 5,722 profiles for Security Guards in Nashville, TN
Last updated: Aug 5, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Nashville, TN: $43,159 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $34,743 – $53,614 yearly
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Laundry Attendant
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
CCTVCHHAClass DCCTV SurveillanceSecurity Systems KnowledgeFirearms LicenseSkills
Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCleaningLaundryLoss PreventionSecurityUnarmed Security Guard
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardOC CertificationFirst Aid CertificationBaton PermitDriver's LicenseSkills
Supervising ExperienceClimbingOutdoor Work ExperienceAccident Forensic InvestigationsSafety InvestigationsIncident InvestigationArmed Guard
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardProperty & Casualty LicenseInsurance Producer LicenseF EndorsementFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOptimizing Workflow ProcessesProcess OptimizationProcess ImprovementSecurity Guard
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Class DCDLGuard CardPassenger EndorsementF EndorsementDriver's LicenseSkills
Front Loader TruckCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipSupervising ExperienceSecurity Guard
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRMedical Billing CertificationCNASkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsSecuritySecurity Officer
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardCertified Phlebotomy TechnicianFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicensePERC CardSkills
Lifeguard ExperienceSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsSecurityIntelligence ExperienceLoss Prevention
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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 guard, laundry attendant and armed 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 14 years of professional experience.
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