Security Officers for hire in Canton, OH
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Most popular skills
Leadership10%Communication Skills10%Organizational Skills9%Education level
High school diploma or GED72%Bachelor's degree12%Vocational or technical training12%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%6-10 years20%1-2 years10%Current company
Allied Universal
1st Security Services
GardaWorld Security Services US
Time at current job
1-2 years50%2-5 years38%Less than a year13%
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Last updated: Oct 7, 2026
Security Officer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Canton, OH: $59,931 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $52,875 – $67,929 yearly
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Security Officer/Private Investigator
Canton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipAnalysis SkillsProtective Security Specialist
Canton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
First Aid and CPRGuard CardFirearms LicensePERC CardDriver's LicenseLoss Prevention Qualified+14 moreSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingPublic SpeakingAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsSecurity Guard
Canton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Class DAEDGuard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationBaton Permit+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsPublic SpeakingAssistant Manager ExperienceSecurity Officer
Canton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationCPRForklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsInventory Management SystemsInventory ControlArmed Security Officer
Canton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CArmed Security LicenseBarbering LicensePeace Officer CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsSecurityDelivery DrivingDelivery Driver ExperienceResident Security Officer
Louisville, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirearm HandlingWeapon Maintenance TrainingVideo SurveillanceDriver's LicenseAir Brake Endorsement+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingSecurityCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportDriving
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What's the average time to fill a security officer role?
The average time to fill a security officer role is 52 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do security officers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a security officer include: leadership, communication skills and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for security officers?
Common licenses or certifications for security officers include: Driver's License, First Aid Certification and Guard Card.
What are some job titles related to security officers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to security officers include: armed security officer, resident security officer and protective security specialist.
What level of education is common for a security officer?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a security officer in Canton, OH, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security officer?
Most security officers have 18 years of professional experience.
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