Security Guards for hire in Philadelphia, PA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Leadership7%Time Management7%Education level
High school diploma or GED79%Associate's degree9%Vocational or technical training6%Years of experience
More than 10 years80%3-5 years10%6-10 years10%Current company
Allied Universal
Securitas
Scotland Yard SecurityTime at current job
2-5 years60%1-2 years20%More than 5 years20%
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Last updated: Sep 29, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Philadelphia, PA: $38,342 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $32,101 – $45,797 yearly
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Security Guard
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftEPA Type IJourneyman LicenseNATE CertificationArmed Security LicenseEPA Refrigeration Certification+19 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceAnalysis SkillsSecurity Guard
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationPharmacy Technician LicenseParaprofessional CertificationTIPSDriver's License+4 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementPublic SpeakingLeadershipSecurity Guard
Upper Darby, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
First Aid and CPRHuman ResourcesLoss Prevention QualifiedDriver's LicenseCommunicationsArmed Security License+8 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementLoss PreventionCriminal JusticeSecurity Guard
Collingswood, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardBartender LicenseCPIEPA Universal CertificationTWIC CardEPA Refrigeration Certification+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingData EntrySecurity Guard
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFire Alarm LicenseDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportPhone AnsweringSecurityArmed Security Guard
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardCertified Notary PublicFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCPR+4 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsPublic SpeakingTime ManagementLeadershipAnalysis SkillsPresentation 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 60 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, leadership and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for security guards?
Common licenses or certifications for security guards include: Driver's License, First Aid Certification and CPR.
What are some job titles related to security guards?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to security guards include: armed security guard and armed security officer.
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 Philadelphia, PA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security guard?
Most security guards have 14 years of professional experience.
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