Security Guards for hire in Pittsburgh, PA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Organizational Skills8%Leadership6%Education level
High school diploma or GED81%Bachelor's degree7%Associate's degree5%Years of experience
6-10 years50%More than 10 years40%3-5 years10%Current company
Allied Universal
PNC
UPMC
Time at current job
Less than a year38%2-5 years38%1-2 years13%
Browse Indeed's database of 4,159 profiles for Security Guards in Pittsburgh, PA
Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Pittsburgh, PA: $42,547 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $34,841 – $51,956 yearly
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Allied Universal Security Officer
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCPRArmed Security License+2 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingArmed Security Officer
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseLoss Prevention QualifiedNon-CDL Class CArmed Security License+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsArmed Security Officer
North Versailles, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAmerican Heart Association Heartsaver CertificationPERC CardDriver's LicenseArmed Security LicenseHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training+7 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsVehicle SpottingTime ManagementSecurity Officer
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardTS/SCIPERC CardDriver's LicenseTWIC CardCertified Recovery Specialist+9 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsPublic SpeakingOhmmeterLeadershipTime Managementfloater security guard
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseOSHA 10Driver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class C+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCrowd Incident ManagementCrowd ControlArmed Security Guard Officer
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationBaton PermitDriver's LicenseCPRArmed Security License+1 moreSkills
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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 63 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 security guards?
Common licenses or certifications for security guards include: Driver's License, CPR 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: armed security officer, allied universal security officer and armed 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 Pittsburgh, PA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security guard?
Most security guards have 13 years of professional experience.
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