Security Guards for hire in Seattle, WA
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 11%
- Organizational Skills
- 8%
- Leadership
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 68%
- Associate's degree
- 20%
- Bachelor's degree
- 9%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 70%
- More than 10 years
- 30%
Current company
Allied Universal
Securitas Security Services USA, Inc
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 50%
- 2-5 years
- 38%
- More than 5 years
- 13%
Browse Indeed's database of 8,262 profiles for Security Guards in Seattle, WA
Last updated: Nov 13, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Seattle, WA: $53,337 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $45,763 – $62,165 yearly
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Armed Security Officer
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardOC CertificationAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationBaton Permit+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipHeavy LiftingLoss PreventionSecurity Guard Supervisor
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDClass D SecurityAmerican Heart Association Heartsaver CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's License+6 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipPresentation SkillsCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportCorporate Security Specialist
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipSurveillanceSecurity Officer
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRPesticide Applicator's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipSecurityMachine OperationMachiningSecurity Guard
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Use of Force TrainingGuard CardBaton PermitDriver's LicensePERC CardLoss Prevention Qualified+13 moreSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsExperience Working with ChildrenSurveillanceTypingUnarmed Security Officer
Shoreline, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDFood Safety CertificationClass D SecurityDriver's LicenseCPR+4 moreSkills
Presentation SkillsCommunication SkillsPublic SpeakingHost/Hostess ExperienceHeavy LiftingOrganizational 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 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 leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for security guards?
Common licenses or certifications for security guards include: Driver's License, Guard Card 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, unarmed security officer and security guard supervisor.
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 15 years of professional experience.
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