Security Guards for hire in San Diego, CA
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 12%
- Time Management
- 8%
- Organizational Skills
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 82%
- Bachelor's degree
- 9%
- Vocational or technical training
- 4%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 40%
- More than 10 years
- 30%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
Current company
Allied Universal
Inter-Con Security
Allied Universal Enhanced Protection Services
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 57%
- Less than a year
- 29%
- More than 5 years
- 14%
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Last updated: Oct 27, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Diego, CA: $47,230 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $40,621 – $54,915 yearly
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Security Officer
National City, California
Licenses & certifications
CDL BGuard CardAEDCDLPassenger EndorsementEMT Certification+7 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportSecurity Guard
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardLifeguard ExperienceLifeguard TrainingFirst Aid CertificationCPRSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingCustomer ServiceSecurity Officer (Full-time)
La Mesa, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDOC CertificationFirst Aid CertificationEMT CertificationCPR+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsFast Casual ExperienceOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingSecurity Guard
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardOC CertificationFirst Aid CertificationBaton PermitDriver's License+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsWriting SkillsSchedule ManagementUnarmed Security Guard
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDFirst Aid CertificationCPRCertified Recovery SpecialistMental Health First Aid (MHFA)+2 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsData EntryFood SafetySecurity Guard
Chula Vista, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardCDLCertified Notary PublicFirst Aid CertificationCoronal Polish CertificateFirearms License+4 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipBarista ExperienceOrganizational Skills
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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 62 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, First Aid Certification 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 officer (full-time) and unarmed 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 San Diego, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security guard?
Most security guards have 9 years of professional experience.
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