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Most popular skills

Communication Skills 13%
Organizational Skills 9%
Time Management 9%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 82%
Associate's degree 14%
Bachelor's degree 4%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 2%
1-2 years 6%
3-5 years 20%

Current company

Allied Universal
PalAmerican Security
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Time at current job

Less than 1 year 7%
1-2 years 34%
2-5 years 45%

Browse Indeed's database of 5,827 profiles for Guards in Seattle, WA

Last updated: Jul 8, 2026

Guard: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Seattle, WA: $77,651 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $71,299$84,569 yearly

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Security Guard Supervisor

Seattle, WA

Licenses & certifications

Guard CardAEDClass D SecurityHeartsaver CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's License

Skills

Supervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportData Entry

Security Guard

Seattle, WA

Licenses & certifications

Guard CardClass D SecurityDriver's LicenseCPRArmed Security LicenseForklift Certification

Skills

Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingLift TruckForklift

ED Specialist

Seattle, WA

Licenses & certifications

Guard CardAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR

Skills

LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational Skills

Security Officer

Seattle, WA

Licenses & certifications

Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRPesticide Applicator's LicenseForklift Certification

Skills

Time ManagementCommunication SkillsMachine OperationMachiningFirst AidFirst Aid Training

Security Officer

Seattle, WA

Licenses & certifications

Guard CardDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Non-CDL Class CTWIC CardForklift Certification

Skills

Time ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadership

Security Officer

Seattle, WA

Licenses & certifications

Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCPRConfidential Clearance

Skills

Time ManagementSupervising ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsCommunication Skills

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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, organizational skills and time management.

What licenses or certifications are common for a guard?

Common licenses or certifications for guards include: Driver's License, Guard Card 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, security officer and security guard/front desk.

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 Seattle, WA, 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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