Security Guards for hire in St. Louis, MO
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills14%Organizational Skills8%Leadership8%Education level
High school diploma or GED77%Associate's degree8%Vocational or technical training6%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years8%3-5 years22%Current company
Allied Universal
Securitas
GardaWorld Security Services US
Time at current job
Less than a year33%1-2 years33%2-5 years28%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in St. Louis, MO: $44,994 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $36,228 – $55,882 yearly
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Security Guard
East Saint Louis, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardCertified Phlebotomy TechnicianFirst Aid CertificationBaton PermitDOT Physical Certification+5 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsDetailingWarehouse ExperienceSecurity Supervisor/Security Officer
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicensePERC Card+4 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLoss Prevention
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationLoss Prevention QualifiedDriver's License+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceSecurity Officer
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Supply Chain ManagementEMT CertificationBaton PermitFirearms LicensePERC CardArmed Security License+23 moreSkills
Communication SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingSecurity Officer
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationCPRServsafeBLSSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsSecurityConflict ManagementAlarm System Monitoring ProceduresSecurity Officer
East Saint Louis, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityDriver's LicensePERC CardClass G SecurityArmed Security License+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsWarm CallingSales
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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, organizational skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for a security guard?
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, loss prevention and security supervisor/security 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 St. Louis, MO, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security guard?
Most security guards have 18 years of professional experience.
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