Security Guards for hire in Los Angeles, CA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills13%Organizational Skills8%Time Management7%Education level
High school diploma or GED76%Bachelor's degree10%Associate's degree8%Years of experience
1-2 years8%3-5 years18%6-10 years24%Current company
Allied Universal
Inter-Con Security Systems
Time at current job
Less than 1 year16%1-2 years42%2-5 years26%
Browse Indeed's database of 24,845 profiles for Security Guards in Los Angeles, CA
Last updated: Jul 13, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Los Angeles, CA: $47,490 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $38,754 – $58,196 yearly
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Security Guard
South Gate, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationBaton PermitFirearms LicensePERC CardSkills
Communication SkillsMechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingBox TruckDelivery DrivingDelivery Driver ExperienceSecurity Guard
Los Angeles, California
Licenses & certifications
AEDOC CertificationGuard CardBaton PermitFirearms LicenseCPRSkills
Customer ServiceCustomer SupportCCTV System Operation (AV)Video SurveillanceCCTV SurveillanceConcierge ServicesSecurity Guard
Los Angeles, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardOC CertificationFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseArmed Security LicenseAEDSkills
Public SpeakingCommunication SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceHeavy LiftingLeadershipTime ManagementSecurity Guard
Los Angeles, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseLoss Prevention QualifiedCPRSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceSecurity Guard
Los Angeles, California
Licenses & certifications
CHHAGuard CardOC CertificationBaton PermitHCADriver's LicenseSkills
Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsCustomer ServiceSecurity Guard
Los Angeles, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDFirst Aid CertificationBaton PermitDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsWarehouse ExperienceUnloadingLoadingLoad & Unload
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What's the average time to fill a security guard role?
The average time to fill a security guard role is 66 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do security guards tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a security guard include: communication skills, organizational skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a security guard?
Common licenses or certifications for security guards include: Guard Card, Driver's License and First Aid Certification.
What level of education is common for a security guard?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a security guard in Los Angeles, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security guard?
Most security guards have 12 years of professional experience.
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