Security Officers for hire in San Diego, CA
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4,386
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 11%
- Leadership
- 8%
- Organizational Skills
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 73%
- Bachelor's degree
- 14%
- Vocational or technical training
- 9%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
Current company
Allied Universal
Inter-Con Security
Paradise valley hospital
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 29%
- 1-2 years
- 29%
- 2-5 years
- 29%
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Last updated: Nov 6, 2026
Security Officer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Diego, CA: $79,338 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $56,093 – $112,214 yearly
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Casino Security Officer
National City, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDFirst Aid CertificationSORADriver's LicenseLoss Prevention Qualified+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsSecurityCustomer ServiceSecurity Officer
Bonita, California
Licenses & certifications
CHHAGuard CardOSHA Safety CertificationCertified Notary PublicDriver's LicenseCaregiver Certification+10 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipComputer OperationSecurity Officer
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCDL C+4 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsPublic SpeakingTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsInventory ManagementSecurity Officer
National City, California
Licenses & certifications
Certified Information Systems AuditorGuard CardCDLFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class C+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingSecurityPipe ThreadingPublic Safety Officer
Chula Vista, California
Licenses & certifications
Word ProcessingGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationDocumentation ToolsMicrosoft ExcelDriver's License+5 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAdobe DreamweaverMicrosoft OfficeSecurity Guard
Chula Vista, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardCDLCertified Notary PublicFirst Aid CertificationCoronal Polish CertificateFirearms License+4 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipBarista ExperienceOrganizational Skills
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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 51 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, First Aid Certification and Driver's License.
What are some job titles related to security officers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to security officers include: site security supervisor, public safety officer and security guard.
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 San Diego, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security officer?
Most security officers have 22 years of professional experience.
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