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Communication Skills 11%
Time Management 8%
Organizational Skills 7%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 74%
Associate's degree 12%
Vocational or technical training 9%

Years of experience

1-2 years 10%
3-5 years 20%
6-10 years 30%

Current company

Allied Universal
Inter-Con Security Systems
Securitas

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 37%
1-2 years 17%
2-5 years 31%

Browse Indeed's database of 4,238 profiles for Security Guards in San Jose, CA

Last updated: Jun 5, 2026

Armed Security Guard – Tier 2

Fremont, CA

Licenses & certifications

Guard CardOC CertificationBaton PermitFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseLoss Prevention Qualified

Skills

Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipSupervising Experience

inside security Guard

Fremont, CA

Licenses & certifications

Guard CardOC CertificationFood Safety CertificationBaton PermitLoss Prevention QualifiedHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training

Skills

Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsMechanic ExperienceAnalysis SkillsPublic SpeakingFast Casual Experience

Supervisor Lead Security Guard

East Palo Alto, CA

Licenses & certifications

First Aid and CPRGuard CardDriver's LicensePERC CardAEDCDL

Skills

LeadershipPublic SpeakingSoCPersonal Assistant ExperienceAnalysis SkillsOrganizational Skills

Security Guard

Palo Alto, CA

Licenses & certifications

OC CertificationGuard CardBaton PermitDriver's LicenseSecurityAED

Skills

Working with Individuals with AutismHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational Skills

Security Guard

Union City, CA

Licenses & certifications

Guard CardAEDOC CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationBaton Permit

Skills

Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrder PickerUnloadingLoadingLoad & Unload

Security Guard

Santa Clara, CA

Licenses & certifications

Guard CardDriver's LicenseCPRFood Handler CertificationBLS

Skills

Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingHost/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementDispatching

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The average time to fill a security guard role is 69 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 – tier 2, inside security guard and supervisor lead 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 Jose, 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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