Guards for hire in Washington, DC
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills14%Organizational Skills8%Leadership8%Education level
High school diploma or GED77%Bachelor's degree14%Vocational or technical training7%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years30%3-5 years20%Current company
Allied Universal
Dunbar Security SolutionsGardaWorld Security Services US
Time at current job
2-5 years43%1-2 years29%Less than a year14%
Browse Indeed's database of 25,358 profiles for Guards in Washington, DC
Last updated: Oct 12, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Washington, DC: $250,757 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $188,260 – $334,002 yearly
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Security Guard
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDAct 120First Aid CertificationLoss Prevention QualifiedPERC Card+2 moreSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsSecurity Guard
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
CHHAGuard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+2 moreSkills
Strategic PlanningLeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementSecurity Guard (Unarmed)- DCA
Alexandria, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationSORADriver's LicensePERC CardCPRSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsRear Loader TruckAllied Universal Security guard
District Heights, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Top Secret ClearanceGuard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicensePERC Card+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingDetailingSercurity Guard
North Bethesda, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardEPA CertificationEPA 608 Technician CertificationEPA Type IIPest Control LicenseDriver's License+7 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipPublic SpeakingService Technician ExperienceArmed Transport Guard
Forestville, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRConcealed Carry PermitSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingConflict ManagementCPRMicrosoft Word
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What's the average time to fill a guard role?
The average time to fill a guard role is 54 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 leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for guards?
Common licenses or certifications for guards include: Guard Card, CPR and Driver's License.
What are some job titles related to guards?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to guards include: security guard, allied universal security guard and sercurity 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 Washington, DC, 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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