Security Officers for hire in San Diego, CA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Leadership8%Organizational Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED88%Associate's degree10%Bachelor's degree3%Years of experience
6-10 years40%More than 10 years40%3-5 years20%Current company
Inter-Con Security
Allied Universal
Securitas
Time at current job
1-2 years29%2-5 years29%More than 5 years29%
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Last updated: Oct 10, 2026
Security Officer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Diego, CA: $79,445 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $56,219 – $112,267 yearly
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Security Officer
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardOC CertificationFirst Aid CertificationBaton PermitDriver's License+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipSecuritySecurity Officer
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CSkills
Time ManagementHeavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsSecurity Officer
National City, California
Licenses & certifications
CDL BGuard CardAEDCDLPassenger EndorsementEMT Certification+7 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportUnarmed Security Officer
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardCertified Notary PublicDriver's LicenseAEDCDLClass D Security+7 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHost/Hostess ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingSecurity Officer
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardOC CertificationBaton PermitFirearms LicensePERC CardDriver's License+8 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementComputer OperationSecurity Officer
National City, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseArmed Security LicenseTWIC CardSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportSecurity
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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 armed security officer (part-time).
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 14 years of professional experience.
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