Guards for hire in San Francisco, CA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Leadership9%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED79%Associate's degree13%Bachelor's degree6%Years of experience
1-2 years10%3-5 years14%6-10 years24%Current company
Allied Universal
Securitas
Allied Universal Event Services
Time at current job
Less than 1 year27%1-2 years27%2-5 years40%
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Last updated: Jul 21, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Francisco, CA: $86,284 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $76,697 – $97,070 yearly
*Indeed data (US)
Armed guard
Alameda, California
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationBICSI CertificationEMT CertificationBaton PermitFirearms LicenseArmed Security LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsSecurity Guard Supervisor
Oakland, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationSORADriver's LicenseSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipHost/Hostess ExperienceAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingSecurity Guard
Oakland, California
Licenses & certifications
CHHAGuard CardCDLFirst Aid CertificationCPRNon-CDL Class CSkills
Communication SkillsCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportSalesCash HandlingCash RegisterBouncer/Security
San Francisco, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationBaton PermitDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCPRSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipSurveillanceSurveillance EquipmentSecurity guard
Oakland, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardCDLEMT CertificationFirst Aid CertificationBaton PermitCDL CSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceService Technician ExperienceEMT ExperienceAnalysis SkillsPrison Guard
Oakland, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardOC CertificationBaton PermitFirearms LicensePERC CardDriver's LicenseSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceDrivingDefensive Driving
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What's the average time to fill a guard role?
The average time to fill a guard role is 42 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 organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a guard?
Common licenses or certifications for guards include: Guard Card, Driver's License and Baton Permit.
What are some job titles related to guards?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to guards include: security guard, prison guard and bouncer/security.
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 10 years of professional experience.
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