Security Guards for hire in Portland, OR
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills14%Time Management9%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED69%Associate's degree16%Bachelor's degree8%Years of experience
1-2 years8%3-5 years20%6-10 years26%Current company
Allied Universal
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Alert Security Asset ProtectionTime at current job
Less than a year31%1-2 years20%2-5 years34%
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Last updated: Jul 26, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Portland, OR: $49,370 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $42,252 – $57,687 yearly
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Armed Security Guard
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityFirearms LicenseDriver's LicensePERC CardCPRSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementHeavy LiftingAdobe Creative SuiteNightclub Security
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Some High SchoolGuard CardAEDHigh School/GEDFirst Aid CertificationCPRSkills
Hazard MitigationCommunication SkillsTime ManagementWriting SkillsComputer OperationComputer LiteracySecurity Officer
Lake Oswego, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardHeartsaver CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsSecurityCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportUnarmed Security Guard
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Armed Security LicenseAEDSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHost/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipSupervising ExperienceSecurity Guard
Milwaukie, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardCertified Phlebotomy TechnicianFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceTime ManagementHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsBarista ExperienceLeadershipSecurity Officer
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCleaningLift TruckForklift
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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 64 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, time management and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a security guard?
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 and unarmed 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 Portland, OR, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security guard?
Most security guards have 20 years of professional experience.
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