Security Officers for hire in Phoenix, AZ
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Leadership9%Organizational Skills9%Education level
High school diploma or GED73%Associate's degree13%Bachelor's degree7%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%3-5 years30%6-10 years20%Current company
Allied Universal
Securitas
GardaWorld Security Services US
Time at current job
Less than a year33%2-5 years33%1-2 years22%
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Last updated: Oct 7, 2026
Security Officer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Phoenix, AZ: $71,614 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $48,895 – $104,888 yearly
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Private Security Officer
Phoenix, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDOC CertificationClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationBaton Permit+5 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsUnarmed Security Officer
Phoenix, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRFood Handler Certification+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementPublic SpeakingCommunication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingSecurity Officer
Phoenix, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseCaregiver Certification+5 moreSkills
Clean Driving RecordTime ManagementPersonal Assistant ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsSecurity Officer
Phoenix, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
CHHAGuard CardHCADriver's LicenseCaregiver CertificationArmed Security License+7 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsNegotiationCustomer ServiceSecurity Officer
Phoenix, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
OC CertificationGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationCPRNon-CDL Class CCertified Scrum Master+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipIndividual Group CounselingGroup Facilitation in TherapyGroup TherapySecurity Officer
Phoenix, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Certified Quality AuditorGuard CardLoss Prevention QualifiedDriver's LicenseCPRForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementStrategic PlanningLeadershipCommunication SkillsSchedule ManagementSpanish
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What's the average time to fill a security officer role?
The average time to fill a security officer role is 52 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do security officers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a security officer include: communication skills, leadership and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for security officers?
Common licenses or certifications for security officers include: Guard Card, Driver's License and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to security officers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to security officers include: unarmed security officer and private security officer.
What level of education is common for a security officer?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a security officer in Phoenix, AZ, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security officer?
Most security officers have 21 years of professional experience.
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