Security Guards for hire in Phoenix, AZ
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Organizational Skills7%Time Management6%Education level
High school diploma or GED72%Associate's degree12%Vocational or technical training9%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years20%1-2 years10%Current company
Allied Universal
QXL SecurityLionheart Security ServicesTime at current job
2-5 years38%Less than a year25%More than 5 years25%
Browse Indeed's database of 14,582 profiles for Security Guards in Phoenix, AZ
Last updated: Oct 6, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Phoenix, AZ: $43,600 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $37,342 – $50,907 yearly
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Security Guard
Phoenix, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardRBT CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Caregiver Certification+7 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingSecurity Guard
Tempe, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
CHHAGuard CardClass D SecurityASE CertificationRBT CertificationFirst Aid Certification+6 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementHost/Hostess ExperienceHeavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsSecurity Guard
Glendale, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCaregiver CertificationCPR+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCaregivingSecurity Officer
Phoenix, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardRBT CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRBLSSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingCleaningSecurity Guard Officer
Phoenix, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationGuard CardPERC CardDriver's LicenseArmed Security LicenseClass E+7 moreSkills
Time ManagementWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsSecurity Guard
Phoenix, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardDriver's LicenseProfessional EngineerOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDiesel Mechanic CertificationAmerican Welding Society (AWS) Standards+8 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingConstruction InspectionMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft Word
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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, organizational skills 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 CPR.
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, armed security guard and security guard 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 Phoenix, AZ, 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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