Security Guards for hire in Philadelphia, PA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills13%Organizational Skills11%Time Management10%Education level
High school diploma or GED88%Vocational or technical training6%Associate's degree2%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years18%6-10 years18%Current company
Allied Universal
COLONIAL SECURITY SERVICES
Ingage SecurityTime at current job
Less than a year7%1-2 years24%2-5 years41%
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Last updated: Sep 6, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Philadelphia, PA: $38,420 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $32,099 – $45,986 yearly
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Security Guard
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardEPA CertificationEPA Type IEPA Type IIJourneyman HVACDriver's License+15 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceAnalysis SkillsArmed Security Guard
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardOC CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicensePERC CardArmed Security License+8 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipMicrosoft Outlook CalendarSecurity Guard
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementClass D SecurityAir Brake EndorsementCDL CPERC CardDriver's License+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingBussingFood Service ExperienceRestaurant ExperienceArmed Security Guard
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardPassenger EndorsementBaton PermitFirearms LicenseAir Brake EndorsementDriver's License+9 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingOTRTime ManagementSecurity Guard
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicensePatient Personal Care AssistanceCleaningHome Health Agency ExperienceIn-Home Healthcare ExperiencePersonal Service Experience with Elderly Individuals+27 moreSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOTRComputer OperationSecurity Guard
Collingswood, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardBartender LicenseCPIEPA Universal CertificationTWIC CardEPA Refrigeration Certification+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingPatrolling
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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 time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a security guard?
Common licenses or certifications for security guards include: Driver's License, CPR and Guard Card.
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.
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 19 years of professional experience.
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