Security Guards for hire in Washington, DC
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Leadership7%Time Management7%Education level
High school diploma or GED69%Bachelor's degree16%Associate's degree11%Years of experience
3-5 years10%6-10 years30%More than 10 years60%Current company
Allied Universal
Admiral Security ServicesAllied universal SecuityTime at current job
Less than a year5%1-2 years26%2-5 years45%
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Last updated: Aug 21, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Washington, DC: $48,548 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $40,037 – $58,868 yearly
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Security Guard
Hyattsville, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardDriver's LicenseLoss Prevention QualifiedNon-CDL Class CCPRArmed Security LicenseSkills
Analysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsSecurity Officer
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationNitrous Oxide CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceManagementArmed Security Guard
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDOC CertificationFirst Aid CertificationBaton PermitFirearms License+2 moreSkills
First AidFirst Aid TrainingCPRSurveillance EquipmentSurveillance MonitoringCCTV System Operation (AV)Security Guard
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityCISSPFirst Aid CertificationTS/SCIDriver's License+6 moreSkills
Customer ServiceClient ServicesCustomer SupportWriting SkillsReport PreparationReport WritingSecurity Guard (Unarmed)
Temple Hills, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardPERC CardServsafeSecret ClearancePeace Officer CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsHouse Cleaning AssistanceSecurity Guard
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
CHHAOC CertificationGuard CardAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid Certification+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementSecuritySurveillance
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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 64 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 time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a security guard?
Common licenses or certifications for security guards include: Guard Card, First Aid Certification and Driver's License.
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 guard (unarmed) and unarmed/ 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 Washington, DC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security guard?
Most security guards have 22 years of professional experience.
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