Security Guards for hire in Washington, DC
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills13%Leadership8%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED73%Bachelor's degree16%Vocational or technical training9%Years of experience
6-10 years50%More than 10 years40%3-5 years10%Current company
Allied Universal
Dunbar Security SolutionsAdmiral SecurityTime at current job
2-5 years50%More than 5 years33%1-2 years17%
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Last updated: Oct 12, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Washington, DC: $48,373 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $40,047 – $58,432 yearly
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Security Guard
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDAct 120First Aid CertificationLoss Prevention QualifiedPERC Card+2 moreSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsSecurity Guard (Unarmed)- DCA
Alexandria, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationSORADriver's LicensePERC CardCPRSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsRear Loader TruckSecurity Guard
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
CHHAGuard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+2 moreSkills
Strategic PlanningLeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementSecurity Guard
Alexandria, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCPR+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsSurveillance EquipmentSurveillance MonitoringCCTV System Operation (AV)CCTVSecurity Guard
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementAssistant Manager ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCleaningHousekeeping AssistanceSecurity Officer
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
AEDOC CertificationAmerican Heart Association Heartsaver CertificationFirst Aid CertificationBaton PermitCPRSkills
Communication SkillsSecuritySurveillanceSurveillance EquipmentSurveillance MonitoringCCTV System Operation (AV)
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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, leadership and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for security guards?
Common licenses or certifications for security guards include: Guard Card, CPR 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, gs-6, security officer and security guard (unarmed)- DCA.
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 12 years of professional experience.
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