Guards for hire in San Diego, CA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Time Management7%Security6%Education level
High school diploma or GED80%Associate's degree9%Bachelor's degree7%Years of experience
More than 10 years32%6-10 years30%3-5 years20%Current company
Allied Universal
Contemporary Services Corporation
SECURITY FIRSTTime at current job
2-5 years45%Less than a year24%1-2 years17%
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Last updated: Sep 15, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Diego, CA: $74,500 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $52,061 – $106,610 yearly
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San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationCPRBLSSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportSecuritySecurity Guard
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
OC CertificationAEDGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+1 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsSecuritySecurity Guard
Chula Vista, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardOC CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10+3 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingSalesSecurity Guard
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardOC CertificationFirearms LicenseLoss Prevention QualifiedOSHA 10Driver's License+12 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementPublic SpeakingLeadershipHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsSecurity Guard
Chula Vista, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardEMT CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseLoss Prevention QualifiedPeace Officer Certification+11 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLoss PreventionSurveillance EquipmentSecurity Guard
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDCDLFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementSecurityCustomer ServiceBilingualForeign Language Proficiency
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What's the average time to fill a guard role?
The average time to fill a guard role is 48 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 security.
What licenses or certifications are common for a guard?
Common licenses or certifications for guards include: Guard Card, Driver's License and CPR.
What are some job titles related to guards?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to guards include: security guard and securtiy 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 San Diego, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a guard?
Most guards have 11 years of professional experience.
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