Security Guards for hire in Seattle, WA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills14%Leadership9%Organizational Skills9%Education level
High school diploma or GED71%Bachelor's degree12%Associate's degree10%Years of experience
Less than 1 year2%1-2 years8%3-5 years20%Current company
Allied Universal
Sunstates Security
Vigilant Asset Protection, LLC
Time at current job
Less than 1 year16%1-2 years32%2-5 years42%
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Last updated: Jul 18, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Seattle, WA: $53,679 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $45,605 – $63,183 yearly
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Security Specialist
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Top Secret ClearanceGuard CardDriver's LicenseCPRCDL BFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsCarpentryConstruction ExperienceCash HandlingNegotiationAccounts ReceivableSecurity Officer
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardBaton PermitL ClearanceFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingLoss PreventionSecuritySurveillanceAdvocate Intern
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSSkills
Barista ExperienceSupervising ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementProduct ManagementStrategic PlanningSouth transit Security officer
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFood Safety CertificationPassenger EndorsementServsafe Food Handler CertificationSORADriver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceProduct ManagementBarista ExperienceAppliance SalesAnalysis SkillsSecurity Guard
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Wilderness First Responder CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CWilderness First Aid CertificationSkills
Personal Assistant ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsProduct ManagementSecurity Guard
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityDriver's LicenseCPRArmed Security LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingLift TruckForklift
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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 65 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, leadership 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: south transit security officer, security specialist and armed 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 Seattle, WA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security guard?
Most security guards have 20 years of professional experience.
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