Security Guards for hire in Salt Lake City, UT
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 11%
- Leadership
- 9%
- Organizational Skills
- 9%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 80%
- Vocational or technical training
- 7%
- Bachelor's degree
- 7%
Years of experience
- 3-5 years
- 40%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- More than 10 years
- 30%
Current company
Allied Universal
Securitas
Inter-Con Security
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 63%
- Less than a year
- 38%
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Last updated: Oct 25, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Salt Lake City, UT: $40,915 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $29,938 – $55,918 yearly
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Security Guard
Salt Lake City, Utah
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardOC CertificationEPA CertificationTaserEPA Type IIBaton Permit+11 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTarget specialist security
Salt Lake City, Utah
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRCPRForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsSecurity Officer
Salt Lake City, Utah
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardQIDP CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicensePERC CardClass G Security+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementLeadershipPharmacy Technician ExperienceSecurity Officer
Salt Lake City, Utah
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicensePERC CardCPR+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsMechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCar Rental Agent
Salt Lake City, Utah
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseGuard CardPassenger EndorsementF EndorsementPERC CardAir Brake Endorsement+9 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingVan DriverSecurity Guard
Salt Lake City, Utah
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityPERC CardCPRArmed Security LicensePallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementLift TruckForkliftPallet Jack
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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: security officer, target specialist security and car rental agent.
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 Salt Lake City, UT, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security guard?
Most security guards have 9 years of professional experience.
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