Guards for hire in Portland, OR
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills13%Organizational Skills9%Time Management9%Education level
High school diploma or GED66%Associate's degree19%Bachelor's degree9%Years of experience
1-2 years8%3-5 years8%6-10 years24%Current company
Allied Universal
Royal Guard SecurityAllied Universal Event Services
Time at current job
Less than a year12%1-2 years29%2-5 years38%
Browse Indeed's database of 6,789 profiles for Guards in Portland, OR
Last updated: Aug 19, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Portland, OR: $69,988 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $58,083 – $84,335 yearly
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Security Guard
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationBaton PermitDriver's LicenseCPR+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceSecuritySecurity Officer
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCPRArmed Security LicenseSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceLeadershipPatrollingSecurity Guard
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRArmed Security LicenseFood Handler CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingExperience Working with Individuals with AutismCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceSecurity guard
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardCulinary ArtsAssociate's DegreeDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsSecurity Guard
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardOLCC Service PermitFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRFood Handler Certification+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipMicrosoft OutlookSecurity Guard
Milwaukie, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardCertified Phlebotomy TechnicianFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+2 moreSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceHeavy LiftingBarista ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipExperience Working with Individuals with Autism
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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 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, security guard and janitor/window cleaner.
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 Portland, OR, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a guard?
Most guards have 16 years of professional experience.
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