Security Guards for hire in Los Angeles, CA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Organizational Skills8%Leadership7%Education level
High school diploma or GED78%Associate's degree18%Bachelor's degree4%Years of experience
1-2 years12%3-5 years8%6-10 years32%Current company
Allied Universal
Allied Univeral SecurityBlack knight patrolTime at current job
Less than a year20%1-2 years17%2-5 years40%
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Last updated: Aug 30, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Los Angeles, CA: $47,642 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $38,873 – $58,390 yearly
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Security Guard
Los Angeles, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardCPIFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRBLSSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceSecurityCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportSecurity Guard
Los Angeles, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardOC CertificationBaton PermitDriver's LicensePERC CardArmed Security License+9 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceSecurityCustomer SupportSecurity Guard
Los Angeles, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCPR+3 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsSecuritySecurity Guard
Los Angeles, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseLoss Prevention QualifiedCPR+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceSecurity Guard
Los Angeles, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardOC CertificationFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseArmed Security LicenseAED+9 moreSkills
Public SpeakingCommunication SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceHeavy LiftingLeadershipTime ManagementSecurity Guard
Los Angeles, California
Licenses & certifications
CHHAGuard CardOC CertificationFirst Aid CertificationHCADriver's License+3 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipSupervising ExperienceHeavy Lifting
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Smart Sourcing is a tool that can help you find the right candidates for your open roles and reach out to them directly. Search resumes, and get a list of candidates whose qualifications, requirements and preferences match the job criteria you're looking for.
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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 62 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 leadership.
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 13 years of professional experience.
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