Security Guards for hire in Nashville, TN

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    3,729

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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%

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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 License

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCleaningLaundryLoss PreventionSecurity
  • Security Officer

    Nashville, Tennessee

    Licenses & certifications

    Class DGuard CardAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationFirearms License

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHost/Hostess ExperienceSupervising ExperienceOrganizational Skills
  • Security Officer

    Nashville, Tennessee

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDGuard CardCertified Phlebotomy TechnicianFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicensePERC Card

    Skills

    Lifeguard ExperienceSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsSecurityIntelligence ExperienceLoss Prevention
  • Security officer supervisor

    Nashville, Tennessee

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationCPRTrainingRough Terrain Forklift Certification

    Skills

    Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementLift TruckForklift
  • Licensed Armed Security Guard

    Nashville, Tennessee

    Licenses & certifications

    TABC CertificationGuard CardEPA CertificationArmed Security LicenseHACCP CertificationServsafe

    Skills

    LeadershipBusiness ManagementTrainingGeneral ManagementPhysical SecurityConflict Management
  • Armed Security Officer

    Nashville, Tennessee

    Licenses & certifications

    Guard CardFirearms LicenseDriver's LicensePERC CardArmed Security LicenseAED

    Skills

    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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