Security Guards for hire in San Diego, CA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Time Management9%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED85%Associate's degree5%Bachelor's degree5%Years of experience
More than 10 years42%6-10 years30%1-2 years14%Current company
Allied Universal
Allstate Security Services
Allied Universal Event Services
Time at current job
2-5 years46%1-2 years21%Less than a year18%
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Last updated: Sep 11, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Diego, CA: $47,017 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $40,673 – $54,350 yearly
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Armed Security Guard
National City, California
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardOC CertificationBaton PermitPERC CardDriver's License+10 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsSecurity Guard
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardCDLFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCPRArmed Security License+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsMen's HaircuttingHair StylingBarberingCBP Security Guard
Chula Vista, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDCDLFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsSecurity Guard
La Mesa, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRArmed Security License+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsCleaningLaundryFood PreparationCommercial CleaningSecurity Guard
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardCertified Phlebotomy TechnicianFlagger CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRBarbering License+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsSalesRetail SalesConstruction Industry ExperienceSecurity Guard
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardOC CertificationFirearms LicenseLoss Prevention QualifiedOSHA 10Driver's License+12 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementPublic SpeakingLeadershipHeavy LiftingAnalysis 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 a security guard?
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: armed security guard, security officer and security guard 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 13 years of professional experience.
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