Security Officers for hire in Seattle, WA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills13%Time Management8%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED70%Associate's degree16%Bachelor's degree9%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%3-5 years20%6-10 years20%Current company
Securitas
Allied Universal
Inter-Con Security
Time at current job
1-2 years56%2-5 years33%More than 5 years11%
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Last updated: Oct 20, 2026
Security Officer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Seattle, WA: $89,333 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $69,363 – $115,053 yearly
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Security Officer
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardDriver's LicenseLoss Prevention QualifiedArmed Security LicenseAEDAct 120+8 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsMaterials HandlingArmed Security Officer
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardOC CertificationAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationBaton Permit+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipHeavy LiftingLoss PreventionSecurity Officer
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTaserCPRSecurity Officer
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationCPRTWIC CardSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementComputer OperationComputer LiteracySecurity Officer
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsPatrollingSecurityRisk AnalysisRisk AssessmentTransit Security Officer
Redmond, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardCPIAEDChild Development Associate CertificationRBT CertificationFirst Aid Certification+3 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAdministrative ExperienceFront DeskSalesRetail Sales
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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, time management 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 CPR.
What are some job titles related to security officers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to security officers include: transit security officer and armed 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 Seattle, WA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security officer?
Most security officers have 15 years of professional experience.
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