Guards for hire in Los Angeles, CA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills15%Organizational Skills10%Time Management9%Education level
High school diploma or GED84%Bachelor's degree8%Associate's degree8%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years16%6-10 years34%Current company
Securitas
Allied Universal
American Guard Services
Time at current job
Less than 1 year18%1-2 years29%2-5 years38%
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Last updated: Jul 16, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Los Angeles, CA: $70,420 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $60,772 – $81,599 yearly
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Security Guard
Huntington Park, California
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical ExaminationCDLGuard CardClass D SecurityDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingLifting EquipmentLift TruckForkliftSecurity Guard
Los Angeles, California
Licenses & certifications
OC CertificationGuard CardCDLAEDFirst Aid CertificationBaton PermitSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsArmed Guard
Los Angeles, California
Licenses & certifications
CHHAGuard CardOC CertificationBaton PermitFirearms LicenseFire Alarm LicenseSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHigh-End SalesSecurity Guard
Los Angeles, California
Licenses & certifications
Health Insurance LicenseGuard CardAEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsExperience Working with Individuals with AutismSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsSecuritySecurity Guard
Los Angeles, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardOC CertificationFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseArmed Security LicenseAEDSkills
Public SpeakingCommunication SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceHeavy LiftingLeadershipTime ManagementSecurity Guard/Customer Service
Montebello, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationCPRTWIC CardBLSSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipSecuritySurveillance EquipmentSurveillance Monitoring
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What's the average time to fill a guard role?
The average time to fill a guard role is 43 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do guards tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a guard include: communication skills, organizational skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a guard?
Common licenses or certifications for guards include: Guard Card, Driver's License and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to guards?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to guards include: security guard, armed guard and security guard/customer service.
What level of education is common for a guard?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a guard in Los Angeles, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a guard?
Most guards have 14 years of professional experience.
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