Guards for hire in San Francisco, CA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Leadership9%Time Management8%Education level
High school diploma or GED85%Associate's degree11%Bachelor's degree2%Years of experience
More than 10 years40%6-10 years28%3-5 years18%Current company
Allied Universal
Treeline Security
Sutter Health
Time at current job
2-5 years35%Less than a year27%1-2 years27%
Browse Indeed's database of 17,203 profiles for Guards in San Francisco, CA
Last updated: Sep 11, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Francisco, CA: $86,284 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $76,697 – $97,070 yearly
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Security Guard
Oakland, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDOC CertificationFirst Aid CertificationBaton PermitFirearms License+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementSurveillanceDrivingSecurity Guard
Daly City, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardDriver's LicenseCDL CTIPSNon-CDL Class CArmed Security License+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipSports Team ExperienceCoachingSports Coaching ExperienceSecurity Guard
Oakland, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardOC CertificationProperty & Casualty LicenseBaton PermitLoss Prevention QualifiedDriver's License+12 moreSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementSecurity Guard
Oakland, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardOC CertificationCarpentryEMT CertificationBaton PermitDriver's License+11 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipService Technician ExperienceFlexible Event Security Guard
San Francisco, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardCDLFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+3 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceSecurity Guard
Oakland, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDOC CertificationClass D SecurityCPRClass G Security+3 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementJanitorial Experience
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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, leadership 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 CPR.
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 (unarmed) and prison 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 Francisco, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a guard?
Most guards have 12 years of professional experience.
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