Guards for hire in San Diego, CA
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 12%
- Time Management
- 7%
- Security
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 81%
- Vocational or technical training
- 7%
- Bachelor's degree
- 5%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
Allied Universal
Inter-Con Security
Contemporary Services Corporation
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 63%
- Less than a year
- 25%
- 1-2 years
- 13%
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Last updated: Oct 27, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Diego, CA: $73,632 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $51,469 – $105,338 yearly
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Security Officer
National City, California
Licenses & certifications
CDL BGuard CardAEDCDLPassenger EndorsementEMT Certification+7 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportSecurity Guard
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardOC CertificationFirst Aid CertificationBaton PermitDriver's License+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsWriting SkillsSchedule ManagementLoss Prevention Associate
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Certified Personal TrainerCertified Fitness InstructorGuard CardOC CertificationDriver's LicensePeace Officer Certification+7 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAssistant Manager ExperienceOrganizational SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceUnarmed Security Guard
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDFirst Aid CertificationCPRCertified Recovery SpecialistMental Health First Aid (MHFA)+2 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsData EntryFood SafetySecurity Guard
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
CDLGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSNon-CDL Class C+2 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsStrategic PlanningCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsSecurity Guard
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Electronics Test ExecutionGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationElectronic Equipment TestingDriver's LicenseArmed Security License+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsSalesRetail SalesCPRCustomer ServiceCustomer Support
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What's the average time to fill a guard role?
The average time to fill a guard role is 51 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 guards?
Common licenses or certifications for guards include: Guard Card, First Aid Certification and Driver's License.
What are some job titles related to guards?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to guards include: security guard, unarmed security guard and security officer.
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 10 years of professional experience.
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