Guards for hire in Seattle, WA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Time Management8%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED72%Associate's degree17%Bachelor's degree9%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years22%6-10 years30%Current company
Allied Universal
Pono Security
Allied SecurityTime at current job
Less than a year22%1-2 years35%2-5 years35%
Browse Indeed's database of 9,837 profiles for Guards in Seattle, WA
Last updated: Aug 29, 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
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
OLCC Service PermitMAST PermitDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CCDL B+2 moreSkills
Presentation SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsStrategic PlanningCasual Dining ExperienceInventory ControlSecurity Guard
Tukwila, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardHigh School/GEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Time ManagementHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsCookingSchedule ManagementData EntrySecurity Guard
Kirkland, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
CHHAGuard CardChild Development Associate CertificationTeaching CertificationPassenger EndorsementHCA+18 moreSkills
Personal Assistant ExperienceProduct ManagementSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsSecurity Guard
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardCDLClass D SecurityDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCPR+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingSecurity Guard
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardReal Estate BrokerDriver's LicenseEsthetician LicenseCPRFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipSecurity Guard
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityDriver's LicenseCPRArmed Security LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingLift TruckForklift
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What's the average time to fill a guard role?
The average time to fill a guard role is 47 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 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 patrol officer and armed 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 Seattle, WA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a guard?
Most guards have 28 years of professional experience.
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