Guards for hire in Sacramento, CA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Time Management11%Organizational Skills10%Education level
High school diploma or GED69%Associate's degree16%Vocational or technical training8%Years of experience
3-5 years10%6-10 years28%More than 10 years62%Current company
Platinum SecurityAllied Universal
Diamond Jo’s CasinoTime at current job
Less than 1 year19%1-2 years30%2-5 years35%
Browse Indeed's database of 6,138 profiles for Guards in Sacramento, CA
Last updated: Jul 14, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Sacramento, CA: $68,909 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $63,754 – $74,480 yearly
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Security patrol/gate guard
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementOC CertificationGuard CardBaton PermitFirearms LicenseLoss Prevention QualifiedSkills
Organizational SkillsPublic SpeakingConstruction Inspection ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipSecurity Guard
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
CHHAGuard CardOC CertificationX-Ray CertificationBaton PermitCoronal Polish CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingDental TerminologyExperience Working with Individuals with AutismLeadershipSecurity guard
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CArmed Security LicenseSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceSecuritySecurity Guard
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationSkills
Clean Driving RecordCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProduct ManagementSupervising ExperienceManufacturingArmed Guard/Driver
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
OC CertificationGuard CardConfined Space CertificationBaton PermitFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsSecurity Guard
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRArmed Security LicenseBLSSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceExperience Working with Individuals with AutismOrganizational Skills
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What's the average time to fill a guard role?
The average time to fill a guard role is 44 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, time management and organizational skills.
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/driver and security patrol/gate 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 Sacramento, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a guard?
Most guards have 13 years of professional experience.
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