Security Guards for hire in Seattle, WA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills14%Organizational Skills7%Time Management7%Education level
High school diploma or GED74%Bachelor's degree13%Associate's degree9%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years18%3-5 years22%Current company
Allied Universal
Metro One LPSG
Pono Security
Time at current job
Less than a year16%1-2 years44%2-5 years36%
Browse Indeed's database of 8,269 profiles for Security Guards in Seattle, WA
Last updated: Sep 2, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Seattle, WA: $53,872 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $45,793 – $63,375 yearly
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Armed Security Guard
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationBaton PermitFirearms License+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsSecurity Guard
Kirkland, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
CHHAGuard CardChild Development Associate CertificationTeaching CertificationPassenger EndorsementHCA+18 moreSkills
Personal Assistant ExperienceProduct ManagementSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsSecurity Officer
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicensePERC CardCPR+1 moreSkills
LeadershipSecuritySurveillance EquipmentSurveillance MonitoringCCTV System Operation (AV)CCTVSecurity Security Guard
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Child Development Associate CertificationTeaching CertificationConfined Space CertificationFirearms LicensePrivate Investigator LicensePERC Card+24 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceMechanic ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsSecurity Guard
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
OLCC Service PermitMAST PermitDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CCDL B+2 moreSkills
Presentation SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsStrategic PlanningCasual Dining ExperienceInventory ControlSecurity Guard
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Top Secret ClearanceGuard CardDriver's LicenseCPRArmed Security LicensePallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCleanroom Experience
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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, organizational skills and time management.
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 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 Seattle, WA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security guard?
Most security guards have 25 years of professional experience.
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