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Cemetery Guard Jobs (NOW HIRING)

DPW Laborer

Manitowoc, WI · On-site

$24.55 - $28.05/hr

Install and repair guard rails * Skilled excavating, backhoe, front end loader (with loader attachments) and road grader operations Cemetery * Excavation and backfilling graves * Assist in ...

DPW Laborer

Manitowoc, WI · On-site

$24.55 - $28.05/hr

... guard rails Skilled excavating, backhoe, front end loader (with loader attachments) and road grader operations Cemetery Excavation and backfilling graves Assist in maintaining all roads in cemetery ...

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How much do cemetery guard jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for cemetery guard in the United States is $16.52, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.66 and $16.83 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How much do cemetery guards make?

Cemetery guards typically earn between $25,000 and $40,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and employer. The job often requires security skills and the ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.

What requirements do you need to work as a cemetery guard?

To work as a cemetery guard, candidates typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, and must pass background checks. Some positions may require security or law enforcement experience, and good communication skills are important for monitoring the premises and assisting visitors.

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Infographic showing various Cemetery Guard job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 28% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $34,364 per year, or $16.5 per hour.

Security Shift Supervisor for Cemetery

Gardena, CA • On-site

Allied Universal
Investigation and Physical Security Services • 10K+ employees

$24.59/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Posted 17 days ago


Allied Universal rating

5.5

Company rating: 5.5 out of 10

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Job description

Overview
Company Overview:
Allied Universal®, North America's leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.
Job Description
Allied Universal® is hiring a Shift Supervisor - Unarmed. The Shift Supervisor will be responsible for the security of a high profile client's facility, property, and surrounding campus for a designated shift. The Shift Supervisor performs general security duties as directed in the protection of persons and property and the enforcement of all applicable policies, rules, and regulations, as specified in post orders, and will deter criminal activity and misconduct.
Security Shift Supervisor for Cemetery
Full Time
$24.59 Hourly
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Make emergency notifications as necessary pursuant to site Post Orders
  • Provide direction and instruction to subordinates regarding the performance of their duties
  • Cross-training officers to make them more versatile and run site efficiently
  • Make productivity and cost reduction recommendations to management
  • Make recommendations for physical security surveys and post orders
  • Make recommendations for positive and negative personnel actions for those under their direct supervision
  • Oversee staffing, scheduling and on-site training for security officer assigned to his/her shift.
  • Ensure that contract required training and screening elements for security personnel have been met
  • Maintain overtime to minimum or to a predefined level designated by Allied Universal®
  • Ensure quality of service and contract compliance by regularly inspecting security personnel and their job performance when assigned to his/her shift
  • Perform other operations and related functions (e.g., payroll, review and maintain incident reports, assist in preparation of security surveys and post orders)

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment
  • Current and valid driver's license
  • Must possess one or more of the following:
    • Associate's degree of higher in any discipline
    • Service in the active-duty military, military reserves, or National Guard
    • Service in auxiliary police or police cadets
    • Minimum of one (1) year verifiable and successful security experiences
  • Minimum of two (2) years of verifiable work experience demonstrating the following:
    • Excellent customer service skills
    • Ability to maintain poise and self-control during emergency situations
    • Capability of understanding and applying written and verbal orders, and of composing reports
  • Effective oral and written communication skills; write informatively, clearly, and accurately
  • Planning and organizing skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications
  • Problem solving skills
  • Coaching, mentoring, motivating skills
  • Active listening skills
  • Encourage effective teamwork
  • Assess and evaluate situations effectively
  • Synthesize facts, concepts, principles
  • Identify critical issues quickly and accurately
  • Compile, sort, and interpret data
  • Research, investigate, compile information
  • Mediate conflict with tact, diplomacy
  • Setting and achieving goals
  • Attending to detail

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Experience in Emergency Management Systems FEMA Incident Command Certification; ICO 100, 200, 300
  • Working knowledge of EMS protocols, Medical First Responder or Emergency Medical Technician

BENEFITS:
  • Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
  • Enrollment in our company's 401(k)plan, subject to eligibility requirements
  • Seven holidays annually paid at time and a half, if worked
  • 40 hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.

PPO 14417
Closing
Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com
If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.
Requisition ID
2026-1661431

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Allied Universal® is a leading security and facility services company. We provide proactive security services and cutting-edge smart technology to deliver evolving, tailored solutions that allow our clients to focus on their core business. Our excellence starts with our local leadership and local presence. Operating in more than 90 countries, our global workforce of approximately 800,000 people. Employees help to deliver our promise globally and locally: keeping people safe so our customers and communities can thrive. As we build the world's best services company, we continue to expand our footprint and infrastructure on a global and local level. In North America, we operate our business under the existing Allied Universal brand, and our international business operates under the G4S brand.

Industry

Investigation and physical security services, chemical manufacturing and real estate

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Santa Ana, CA, US