Security Officers for hire in Washington, DC
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Leadership8%Time Management7%Education level
High school diploma or GED74%Associate's degree17%Bachelor's degree4%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years10%6-10 years22%Current company
Allied Universal
Security Assurance ManagementADMIRAL SECURITY SERVICES, INCTime at current job
Less than a year14%1-2 years20%2-5 years43%
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Last updated: Aug 30, 2026
Security Officer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Washington, DC: $74,909 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $44,070 – $127,329 yearly
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Security Officer
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardOC CertificationBaton PermitDriver's LicensePERC CardArmed Security License+7 moreSkills
Communication SkillsExperience Working with Individuals with AutismLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsSecurity Officer
Takoma Park, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationLoss Prevention QualifiedCPRFire Safety Certification+3 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingSecurity Officer
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Class DTABC CertificationCHHAGuard CardOC CertificationJourneyman Electrician+15 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsDrivingPhone EtiquetteSecuritySecurity Officer
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCPRArmed Security License+1 moreSkills
LeadershipJanitorial ExperienceSanitationCleaningEnvironmental ServicesHouse Cleaning AssistanceSecurity Officer
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Certified Phlebotomy TechnicianFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCertified Medical AssistantCPRNRCMA+1 moreSkills
EMR/EHREMR SystemsCPRCPRMedical TerminologyMicrosoft OfficeSecurity Officer
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Radiology CertificationGuard CardAEDOC CertificationEKG CertificationCertified Phlebotomy Technician+6 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsExperience Working with Individuals with AutismTime ManagementMicrosoft Office
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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, leadership and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a security officer?
Common licenses or certifications for security officers include: Guard Card, Driver's License and First Aid Certification.
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 Washington, DC, 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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