Guards for hire in San Jose, CA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills13%Time Management8%Leadership7%Education level
High school diploma or GED81%Bachelor's degree7%Associate's degree5%Years of experience
More than 10 years40%6-10 years30%1-2 years20%Current company
Allied Universal
Securitas
U S Army National Guard
Time at current job
1-2 years57%Less than a year29%More than 5 years14%
Browse Indeed's database of 9,504 profiles for Guards in San Jose, CA
Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Jose, CA: $75,544 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $68,080 – $83,827 yearly
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Security guard
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+3 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceSecurity Guard
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDCDLFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class C+4 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingArmed Security Guard
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseArmed Security LicenseTop Secret Clearance+7 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsOTRHeavy LiftingSecurity Guard
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardOC CertificationCDLFlagger CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingBilingualForeign Language ProficiencySecurity Guard/Patrol Officer
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
CDLGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationPERC CardDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class C+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwarePOSInfantry Sergeant
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
CoachingPatient ResuscitationFirearms LicensePersonal TrainingTrainingCardiovascular Emergency Response+23 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTeam SupervisionTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementSecurity
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What's the average time to fill a guard role?
The average time to fill a guard role is 50 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 leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for guards?
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/patrol officer and security 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 Jose, 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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