Guards for hire in Los Angeles, CA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Organizational Skills9%Leadership8%Education level
High school diploma or GED80%Associate's degree13%Bachelor's degree4%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years14%3-5 years6%Current company
Allied Universal
American Guard Services
Inter-Con Security
Time at current job
Less than a year18%1-2 years42%2-5 years21%
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Last updated: Aug 30, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Los Angeles, CA: $71,707 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $61,648 – $83,408 yearly
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Security Guard
Los Angeles, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardCPIFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRBLSSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceSecurityCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportSecurity Guard
Los Angeles, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseLoss Prevention QualifiedCPR+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceSecurity Guard
Bell, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardCertified Fraud ExaminerCertified Project ManagerFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseOSHA 10+18 moreSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceTime ManagementArmed Guard
Los Angeles, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardOC CertificationPassenger EndorsementBaton PermitFirearms LicenseAir Brake Endorsement+9 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceSecurity Guard
Los Angeles, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCPR+3 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsSecurityArmed Guard
Los Angeles, California
Licenses & certifications
CHHAGuard CardOC CertificationBaton PermitFirearms LicenseFire Alarm License+10 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHigh-End Sales
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What's the average time to fill a guard role?
The average time to fill a guard role is 46 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 leadership.
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 and armed guard.
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 15 years of professional experience.
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