Security Guards for hire in Washington, DC
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Supervising Experience11%Event Planning6%Education level
High school diploma or GED100%Years of experience
6-10 years33%More than 10 years67%Current company
Children’s Hospital Washington DcDiversified Protection Corporation Department of DefenseIntercon Security Systems- Department of StateTime at current job
More than 5 years100%
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Last updated: Aug 9, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Washington, DC: $48,563 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $40,129 – $58,769 yearly
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Security Guard (Armed)
Germantown, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Top Secret ClearanceAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationCertificate of CompetencyFirearms LicenseSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCrime Scene Investigation TechniquesEvidence PreservationDiplomatic Security Guard
Alexandria, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
OC CertificationBaton PermitTS/SCIFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsSpecial OperationsData ClassificationSecurity Guard
Capitol Heights, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Crisis ManagementCrisis Management (Risk Management Strategy)Information SecurityOrganizing EventsEvent CoordinationEvent Planning
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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, supervising experience and event planning.
What licenses or certifications are common for a security guard?
Common licenses or certifications for security guards include: AED, Firearms 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: diplomatic security guard and security guard (armed).
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 19 years of professional experience.
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