Security Officers for hire in Portland, OR
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Organizational Skills11%Leadership9%Education level
High school diploma or GED76%Associate's degree20%Bachelor's degree4%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years20%6-10 years30%Current company
Executive Security Services, IncAllied Universal
GardaWorld Security Services US
Time at current job
Less than a year25%1-2 years20%2-5 years53%
Browse Indeed's database of 3,849 profiles for Security Officers in Portland, OR
Last updated: Aug 14, 2026
Security Officer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Portland, OR: $81,198 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $66,088 – $99,763 yearly
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Licensed Security Officer
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseLoss Prevention QualifiedSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsSecurityMicrosoft WordSecurity Officer
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCPRArmed Security LicenseSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceLeadershipPatrollingSecurity Officer
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Heavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementSecurity Officer
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicensePERC CardCPRBoiler LicenseSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementExperience Working with Individuals with AutismSecurity Officer
Beaverton, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardEPA CertificationEPA Type IEPA Type IIDriver's LicenseEPA Refrigeration CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceSecurity Officer
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationPERC CardDriver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceHeavy Equipment Operation
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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 50 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, organizational skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for a Security Officer?
Common licenses or certifications for security officers include: Guard Card, Driver's License and CPR.
What are some job titles related to security officers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to security officers include: licensed security officer and security officer / supervisor.
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 Portland, OR, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a Security Officer?
Most security officers have 8 years of professional experience.
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