Security Guards for hire in St. Louis, MO
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills13%Organizational Skills11%Time Management10%Education level
High school diploma or GED75%Associate's degree13%Bachelor's degree8%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years10%6-10 years24%Current company
Securitas
Allied Universal
GardaWorld Security Services US
Time at current job
Less than 1 year22%1-2 years11%2-5 years58%
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Last updated: Jul 23, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in St. Louis, MO: $44,718 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $35,232 – $56,759 yearly
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Delivery Driver
Venice, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardDriver's LicenseCertified Medical AssistantCPRBLSSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementEpicFilingFile OrganizationSecurity Guard
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardPassenger EndorsementFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseArmed Security LicenseSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceSecurity Operations Analyst (Licensed Security Guard) & Emergency Police Dispatch
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationBaton PermitDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Time ManagementKnowledge ManagementCommunication SkillsService Technician ExperienceOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingSecurity Officer
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
EMT CertificationBaton PermitFirearms LicensePERC CardArmed Security LicenseCertified Supply Chain ProfessionalSkills
Communication SkillsASPWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceSecurity Officer
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationBaton PermitPERC CardCPRSkills
Communication SkillsSurveillanceSecuritySurveillance EquipmentSurveillance MonitoringCCTV System Operation (AV)Security Officer
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Organizational SkillsExperience Working with Individuals with AutismSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingComputer OperationComputer Literacy
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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 65 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 time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a security guard?
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, delivery driver and armed security guard.
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 21 years of professional experience.
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