Guards for hire in Washington, DC
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Time Management8%Leadership8%Education level
High school diploma or GED65%Associate's degree17%Bachelor's degree15%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years14%6-10 years28%Current company
Allied Universal
First Coast Security
Time at current job
Less than a year6%1-2 years25%2-5 years47%
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Last updated: Aug 21, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Washington, DC: $235,425 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $166,926 – $332,033 yearly
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Security Guard
Hyattsville, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardDriver's LicenseLoss Prevention QualifiedNon-CDL Class CCPRArmed Security LicenseSkills
Analysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsUnarmed Guard
Oxon Hill, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCPR+1 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipAutomotive RepairUnarmed/ Armed Security Guard
District Heights, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Top Secret ClearanceAEDGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationTS/SCIFirearms License+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingArmed Security Guard
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardCPIFirst Aid CertificationAmerican Red Cross CPR CertificationFirearms License+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementSecurityFirearmsMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingArmy National Guard
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
AEDRBT CertificationLifeguard ExperienceFirst Aid CertificationLifeguard TrainingDriver's License+2 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceArmed Security Guard
Hyattsville, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardOC CertificationBaton PermitL ClearanceFirearms LicenseDriver's License+8 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsTime Management
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What's the average time to fill a guard role?
The average time to fill a guard role is 46 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 a guard?
Common licenses or certifications for guards include: Guard Card, Driver's License 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, armed security guard and unarmed 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 22 years of professional experience.
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