Security Guards for hire in Portland, OR
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills14%Time Management10%Leadership9%Education level
High school diploma or GED56%Associate's degree19%Bachelor's degree19%Years of experience
1-2 years8%3-5 years16%6-10 years34%Current company
Allied Universal
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DPI Security
Time at current job
Less than 1 year33%1-2 years31%2-5 years28%
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Last updated: Jul 24, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Portland, OR: $49,405 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $42,315 – $57,683 yearly
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Security Guard
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDFirst Aid CertificationParaprofessional CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingPublic Safety Officer
Tigard, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityFirearms LicensePERC CardDriver's LicenseClass G SecuritySkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsLoss PreventionSecurityTrainingSurveillanceSecurity Officer
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCPRArmed Security LicenseSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceLeadershipPatrollingSecurity Field Supervisor
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDOC CertificationClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationCPRSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementExperience Working with ChildrenArmed Security Guard
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityFirearms LicenseDriver's LicensePERC CardCPRSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementHeavy LiftingAdobe Creative SuiteUnarmed Security Officer
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceCleaning
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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 65 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 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 are some job titles related to security guards?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to security guards include: unarmed security officer and public safety 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 12 years of professional experience.
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