Security Guards for hire in Tucson, AZ
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2,765
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 11%
- Organizational Skills
- 8%
- Heavy Lifting
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 82%
- Associate's degree
- 16%
- Vocational or technical training
- 2%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
- 6-10 years
- 10%
Current company
GardaWorld
Securitas
Inner Parish Security Corporation
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 43%
- 1-2 years
- 29%
- Less than a year
- 14%
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Last updated: Nov 2, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Tucson, AZ: $42,483 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $34,501 – $52,311 yearly
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Armed Security Guard
Tucson, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRArmed Security LicenseSkills
Heavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementDrivingSecurity Officer
Tucson, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDCPIFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicensePERC Card+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportComputer OperationType 1 Wildland firefighter
Tucson, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDEMT CertificationDriver's LicenseEMT-BCPR+3 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsEMT ExperienceOrganizational SkillsMedical Emergency ResponseEmergency Medical Trauma CareUnarmed Security Guard
Tucson, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFood Safety CertificationASE CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRASE Master Automotive Technician Certification+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingService Technician ExperienceCommunication SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementSecurity Guard
Tucson, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
First Aid and CPRGuard CardAEDFirst Aid CertificationAmerican Red Cross CPR CertificationDriver's License+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingSecurityManaging Physical Security TeamsSecurity Team CoordinationPhysical SecurityOvernight Security Officer
Tucson, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's License+3 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsQuality AssuranceVan DriverVan HandlingVan DrivingSecurity
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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 heavy lifting.
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, ARMED SECURITY GUARD and overnight 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 Tucson, AZ, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security guard?
Most security guards have 16 years of professional experience.
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