Security Guards for hire in Raleigh, NC
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 13%
- Leadership
- 10%
- Organizational Skills
- 10%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 53%
- Bachelor's degree
- 21%
- Associate's degree
- 21%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
Current company
Allied Universal
Andy Frain Services
Securitas
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 38%
- Less than a year
- 25%
- 1-2 years
- 25%
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Last updated: Oct 27, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Raleigh, NC: $42,124 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $36,214 – $48,998 yearly
*Indeed data (US)
Armed Security Officer
Raleigh, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationArmed Security LicenseTWIC CardMental Health First Aid (MHFA)Traffic Control for Work ZonesHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training+19 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementSecurity site lead supervisor
Raleigh, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardQIDP CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseOSHA 10PERC Card+8 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsArmed Security Officer
Raleigh, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityBaton PermitDriver's LicenseCDL aArmed Security License+2 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsDrive-Thru OperationSecurity Guard
Cary, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardX-Ray CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+2 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingSecurity Officer
Raleigh, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicensePERC Card+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsSchedule ManagementCustomer ServiceArmed Security Officer
Raleigh, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationPassenger EndorsementCertified Pool OperatorDriver's License+3 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipProduct ManagementTime ManagementOrganizational 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 62 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, leadership and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for security guards?
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: armed security officer, security officer and security supervisor.
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 Raleigh, NC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security guard?
Most security guards have 24 years of professional experience.
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