Security Guards for hire in Washington, DC
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21,464
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 13%
- Leadership
- 8%
- Organizational Skills
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 67%
- Bachelor's degree
- 13%
- Associate's degree
- 13%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
Allied Universal
Ross Dress For Less
Inter-Con Security
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 57%
- 2-5 years
- 29%
- More than 5 years
- 14%
Browse Indeed's database of 21,464 profiles for Security Guards in Washington, DC
Last updated: Oct 26, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Washington, DC: $48,331 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $40,949 – $57,045 yearly
*Indeed data (US)
Retail Security Officer
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationLoss Prevention QualifiedDriver's LicenseCPR+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsSecurity Guard
Temple Hills, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRArmed Security LicenseSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipAnalysis SkillsSecurity Supervisor
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
First Aid and CPRAEDGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationBaton PermitFirearms License+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingSecurity Officer
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardPharmacy Technician CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseLoss Prevention QualifiedCPRSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementPharmacy Technician ExperienceCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLT. Security Officer (Full-time)
Silver Spring, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipSurveillance EquipmentSurveillance MonitoringAssistant Property Manager / Concierge / Security
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Top Secret ClearanceGuard CardAEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseArmed Security LicenseSkills
Time ManagementHeavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsMaintenance WorkMaintenance
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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 62 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, First Aid Certification 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: security supervisor, LT security officer (full-time) and retail 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 Washington, DC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security guard?
Most security guards have 16 years of professional experience.
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