Guards for hire in San Francisco, CA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills13%Time Management10%Organizational Skills10%Education level
High school diploma or GED73%Associate's degree18%Vocational or technical training4%Years of experience
3-5 years10%6-10 years28%More than 10 years62%Current company
Securitas
Allied Universal
GardaWorld
Time at current job
Less than a year20%1-2 years20%2-5 years51%
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Last updated: Aug 14, 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
San Francisco, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationRadiation Health & Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseEFDA CertificationInfection Control CertificationSkills
Dental TerminologyCommunication SkillsInfection ControlInfection Control CertificationBLSBasic Life SupportSecurity Guard
San Francisco, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDCDLFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCDL CSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingLift TruckSecurity Guard
Daly City, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementDOT Physical ExaminationCDLSkills
Communication SkillsExperience Working with Individuals with AutismAssistant Manager ExperienceSupervising ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsSecurity Guard
San Francisco, California
Licenses & certifications
CHHAGuard CardCDLAEDFirst Aid CertificationHCASkills
Customer SupportCaregivingFood PreparationSurveillance EquipmentSurveillance MonitoringCCTV System Operation (AV)Security officer/guard
San Francisco, California
Licenses & certifications
DrivingBaton PermitCaregiver CertificationConfidential ClearanceAEDCDLSkills
Time ManagementSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingArmed Security Guard- tier 2
San Francisco Bay Area, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardOC CertificationFirst Aid CertificationBaton PermitDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceLaw EnforcementSecurity
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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, mall security guard and armed security guard- tier 2.
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 18 years of professional experience.
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