Security Guards for hire in Portland, OR
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills14%Organizational Skills9%Leadership8%Education level
High school diploma or GED83%Associate's degree9%Vocational or technical training4%Years of experience
6-10 years40%More than 10 years30%Less than a year20%Current company
Allied Universal
Inter-Con Security
Securitas
Time at current job
Less than a year44%2-5 years33%1-2 years22%
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Last updated: Oct 8, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Portland, OR: $49,236 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $42,435 – $57,127 yearly
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Security Guard
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRArmed Security LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsDoD ExperienceSecurity Officer
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDClass D SecurityPERC CardDriver's LicenseCPR+4 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingEmergency ResponseSecurity Guard- Critical Infrastructure
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardPassenger EndorsementF EndorsementDriver's LicenseTIPS+10 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingPublic SpeakingSecurity Guard
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
PMPCertified Safety ProfessionalAEDCDLOverhead Crane CertificationAct 120+25 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingComputer OperationComputer LiteracySecurity Guard
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Radiotelephone Operator LicenseGuard CardOSHA Safety CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseOSHA 10+14 moreSkills
EMT ExperienceMechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceCommunication SkillsSecurity Guard
Beaverton, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CFood Handler CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementCommunication SkillsPublic RelationsWriting SkillsMilitary
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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 63 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 security guards?
Common licenses or certifications for security guards include: Guard Card, Driver's License 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: security officer, security supervisor and clinic safety liaison (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 Portland, OR, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security guard?
Most security guards have 10 years of professional experience.
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