Security Guards for hire in Salt Lake City, UT
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Time Management9%Leadership8%Education level
High school diploma or GED78%Bachelor's degree11%Vocational or technical training7%Years of experience
Less than 1 year4%1-2 years4%3-5 years18%Current company
Allied Universal
Peak security
Premier Security
Time at current job
Less than 1 year28%1-2 years31%2-5 years33%
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Last updated: Jul 15, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Salt Lake City, UT: $39,985 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $29,393 – $54,393 yearly
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Security Officer
Salt Lake City, Utah
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationBaton PermitDriver's LicensePERC CardSkills
LeadershipPublic SpeakingWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceFood Service ExperienceKitchen ExperienceSurveillanceCorporate Security Specialist
Salt Lake City, Utah
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseBLS Instructor CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceProfessional EthicsPOSUnarmed Security Officer
Murray, Utah
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical ExaminationGuard CardAEDFirst Aid CertificationDOT Physical CertificationFirearms LicenseSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementHeavy LiftingSecuritySecurity Officer
Salt Lake City, Utah
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationBartender LicenseCDLFood Safety CertificationEMT CertificationFirst Aid CertificationSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsFast Casual ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceSecurity Supervisor/Officer
Salt Lake City, Utah
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftLifting EquipmentMaterial Handling Equipment OperationElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationLift TruckSkills
Communication SkillsPublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsLandscapingMechanic/csa
West Valley City, Utah
Licenses & certifications
OC CertificationAEDGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationBaton PermitDriver's LicenseSkills
Mechanic ExperienceService Technician ExperienceTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsHandyman Experience
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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 66 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, time management and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for a security guard?
Common licenses or certifications for security guards include: Driver's License, Guard Card 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, unarmed security officer and mechanic/csa.
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 10 years of professional experience.
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