Security Guards for hire in Los Angeles, CA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills14%Organizational Skills10%Leadership7%Education level
High school diploma or GED88%Bachelor's degree6%Associate's degree6%Years of experience
1-2 years10%3-5 years14%6-10 years30%Current company
Allied Universal
Inter-Con Security
Securitas
Time at current job
Less than 1 year4%1-2 years32%2-5 years36%
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Last updated: Jul 16, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Los Angeles, CA: $47,485 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $38,774 – $58,153 yearly
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Security Guard
Inglewood, California
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationParaprofessional CertificationCertified Pool OperatorDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Electric Pallet Jack CertificationSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingOrder PickingSecurity Guard
Los Angeles, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardOC CertificationBaton PermitFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceSecurityPackingPackagingSecurity Guard
Los Angeles, California
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationAEDGuard CardCDLCertified Notary PublicClass D SecuritySkills
Organizational SkillsExperience Working with Individuals with AutismHeavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementSecurity 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 CardAEDOC CertificationClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationBaton PermitSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementSecuritySecurity Guard
Los Angeles, California
Licenses & certifications
OC CertificationGuard CardCDLAEDFirst Aid CertificationBaton PermitSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingOrganizational Skills
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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 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 12 years of professional experience.
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