Security Guards for hire in San Diego, CA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills13%Time Management8%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED74%Bachelor's degree15%Associate's degree7%Years of experience
1-2 years8%3-5 years14%6-10 years26%Current company
Allied Universal
Allstate Security Services
Time at current job
Less than 1 year20%1-2 years14%2-5 years49%
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Last updated: Jul 16, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Diego, CA: $46,955 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $40,533 – $54,395 yearly
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Security Guard
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardOC CertificationFirearms LicenseLoss Prevention QualifiedOSHA 10Driver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementPublic SpeakingLeadershipSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingSecurity Guard
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardOC CertificationFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseCPRServsafeSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceLeadershipSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSecurity Guard
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRFood Handler CertificationSkills
Experience Working with Individuals with AutismCommunication SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipArmed Security Officer
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationBaton PermitPERC CardSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipSecurityCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportTypingCustodian/Janitor
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDFirst Aid CertificationOSHA 10CPRSafety Training UndergoneSkills
Fast Casual ExperienceBarista ExperienceOSHA (Regulatory Compliance Area)UnloadingLoadingLandscape MaintenanceSecurity Guard
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDOC CertificationFirst Aid CertificationBaton PermitOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourSkills
Time ManagementSupervising ExperienceSecuritySurveillanceSchedule ManagementSurveillance Equipment
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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: custodian/janitor, terminal 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 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 10 years of professional experience.
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