Security Guards for hire in Sacramento, CA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Time Management10%Organizational Skills10%Education level
High school diploma or GED63%Associate's degree22%Vocational or technical training8%Years of experience
3-5 years6%6-10 years26%More than 10 years68%Current company
Platinum SecurityAllied Universal
Diamond Jo’s CasinoTime at current job
Less than 1 year19%1-2 years35%2-5 years27%
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Last updated: Jul 14, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Sacramento, CA: $47,961 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $38,368 – $59,953 yearly
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Security Guard
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardCPIAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationPERC CardSkills
Heavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsPresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementWoodworkingSecurity Guard
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
CHHAGuard CardOC CertificationX-Ray CertificationBaton PermitCoronal Polish CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingDental TerminologyExperience Working with Individuals with AutismLeadershipSecurity Guard
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
First Aid and CPREPA Type IIIGuard CardEPA CertificationEPA Type IMotor Vehicle Inspection LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceLeadershipIncident ReportingSecurity Guard
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationSkills
Clean Driving RecordCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProduct ManagementSupervising ExperienceManufacturingSecurity guard
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CArmed Security LicenseSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceSecuritySecurity patrol/gate guard
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementOC CertificationGuard CardBaton PermitFirearms LicenseLoss Prevention QualifiedSkills
Organizational SkillsPublic SpeakingConstruction Inspection ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadership
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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 66 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 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: security patrol/gate guard and 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 Sacramento, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security guard?
Most security guards have 16 years of professional experience.
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