Security Officers for hire in San Francisco, CA
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 11%
- Leadership
- 7%
- Organizational Skills
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 67%
- Bachelor's degree
- 14%
- Associate's degree
- 14%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 40%
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
Current company
Allied Universal
Inter-Con Security
Homeland Security
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 60%
- More than 5 years
- 20%
- Less than a year
- 10%
Browse Indeed's database of 7,541 profiles for Security Officers in San Francisco, CA
Last updated: Nov 3, 2026
Security Officer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Francisco, CA: $96,145 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $64,882 – $142,473 yearly
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Armed Security Officer (PSO)
San Francisco, California
Licenses & certifications
OC CertificationGuard CardACI CertificationEMT CertificationBaton PermitFundamentals of Engineering+18 moreSkills
Strategic PlanningCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsSutter Security Officer
Oakland, California
Licenses & certifications
First Aid and CPRGuard CardPatient ResuscitationBaton PermitDriver's LicensePERC Card+10 moreSkills
Public SpeakingAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipSecurity Officer
San Francisco, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardOC CertificationBaton PermitFirearms LicenseDriver's LicensePERC Card+14 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsPublic SpeakingTime ManagementCommunication SkillsBarista ExperienceEvent Security Supervisor
San Francisco, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardOC CertificationAmerican Heart Association Heartsaver CertificationPassenger EndorsementBaton PermitFirearms License+7 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsPublic SpeakingAnalysis SkillsSecurity Guard
San Francisco, California
Licenses & certifications
CHHAGuard CardHCADriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsComputer OperationOrganizing EventsEvent CoordinationEvents ManagementAllied Universal Security Officer
San Francisco, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingHost/Hostess ExperienceAnalysis SkillsDrivingCommercial Driving
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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, 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: allied universal security officer, armed security officer (pso) and event security 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 San Francisco, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security officer?
Most security officers have 19 years of professional experience.
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