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Most popular skills

Communication Skills 12%
Organizational Skills 11%
Time Management 10%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 72%
Bachelor's degree 15%
Associate's degree 9%

Years of experience

1-2 years 4%
3-5 years 18%
6-10 years 26%

Current company

Allied Universal
Admiral Security Services
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Time at current job

Less than 1 year 25%
1-2 years 31%
2-5 years 28%

Browse Indeed's database of 15,346 profiles for Guards in Washington, DC

Last updated: Jul 6, 2026

Guard: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Washington, DC: $85,558 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $67,510$108,432 yearly

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Security Guard

Washington, DC

Licenses & certifications

Guard CardAEDAct 120First Aid CertificationLoss Prevention QualifiedPERC Card

Skills

LeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceTime Management

Security Guard (Unarmed)

District Heights, MD

Licenses & certifications

AEDOC CertificationGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10

Skills

Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingTime ManagementCustomer Service

Armed Security Guard

Washington, DC

Licenses & certifications

AEDGuard CardCPIFirst Aid CertificationAmerican Red Cross CPR CertificationFirearms License

Skills

Communication SkillsSecurityFirearmsMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingWord Embeddings

Security Guard

Washington, DC

Licenses & certifications

Class DAEDGuard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationBaton Permit

Skills

Time ManagementSupervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSurveillance Equipment

Unarmed Security Guard

Washington, DC

Licenses & certifications

Guard CardAEDFirst Aid CertificationCPRDriver's LicenseCPR

Skills

LeadershipPublic SpeakingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft ExcelInventory Management

Security Guard

Washington, DC

Licenses & certifications

Guard CardEPA CertificationFirearms LicenseOSHA 10Armed Security LicenseConcealed Carry Permit

Skills

Heavy LiftingProductivity SoftwareSpreadsheetsEnglishOSHA (Regulatory Compliance Area)OSHA

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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: 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, security guard (unarmed) and unarmed/ 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 Washington, DC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a guard?

Most guards have 14 years of professional experience.

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