Security Guards for hire in San Jose, CA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Time Management9%Leadership8%Education level
High school diploma or GED79%Bachelor's degree12%Associate's degree9%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years14%3-5 years26%Current company
Allied Universal
Securitas
Inter-Con Security Systems
Time at current job
Less than a year19%1-2 years28%2-5 years47%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Jose, CA: $50,929 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $36,900 – $76,239 yearly
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Security Guard
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardOC CertificationCDLFlagger CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingBilingualSecurity guard
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
CHHAAEDGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationBaton PermitCPRSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportSecurity Guard
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRElectric Pallet Jack Certification+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingPresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceSecurity Guard
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardOC CertificationAEDSpecial Education CertificationCDLTeaching Certification+6 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperiencePublic SpeakingHeavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceSecurity Guard
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
EPA Type IIIGuard CardEPA CertificationEPA Type IEPA Type IIFirst Aid Certification+6 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipService Technician ExperienceSecurity Officer
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardCDLOC CertificationClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationCPR+1 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsCPRFirst Aid
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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 leadership.
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: 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 Jose, 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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