Security Guards for hire in Sacramento, CA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Time Management8%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED77%Associate's degree9%Bachelor's degree5%Years of experience
6-10 years40%More than 10 years30%3-5 years20%Current company
Allied Universal
Intercon Security
Time at current job
1-2 years50%Less than a year33%More than 5 years17%
Browse Indeed's database of 8,173 profiles for Security Guards in Sacramento, CA
Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Sacramento, CA: $48,585 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $38,398 – $61,475 yearly
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Specialist Security Guard
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDFirst Aid CertificationEMT CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportInventory ControlSecurity Guard
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardTruck DrivingDrivingCommercial VehiclePre-Trip Inspection ProtocolsCommercial Truck Driving+4 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceService Technician ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsSecurity Guard
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardOC CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRCDL BArmed Security License+1 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceOrganizational SkillsSecurity Guard
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDCertified Safety ProfessionalClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationCPR+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipBarista ExperienceSecurity Guard
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceMechanic ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsSecurity Guard
Antelope, California
Licenses & certifications
CHHAGuard CardPassenger EndorsementDrivingHCADriver's License+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementPublic SpeakingLeadershipPresentation SkillsSchedule Management
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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, time management and organizational skills.
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: specialist security 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 10 years of professional experience.
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