Security Officers for hire in Washington, DC
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Organizational Skills7%Leadership6%Education level
High school diploma or GED68%Bachelor's degree19%Associate's degree13%Years of experience
More than 10 years80%3-5 years10%6-10 years10%Current company
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Time at current job
2-5 years63%1-2 years25%Less than a year13%
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Last updated: Oct 22, 2026
Security Officer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Washington, DC: $75,264 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $46,043 – $123,029 yearly
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Security Officer
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Board Certified Behavior AnalystGuard CardAEDFirst Aid CertificationCPRArmed Security LicenseSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceGuest ServicesSecurity Officer
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDSeries 24Class D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationCertified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipPresentation SkillsAnalysis SkillsSecurity Officer
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPRServsafe+1 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsConflict De-EscalationConflict ManagementSecurity Officer
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationPERC CardCPR+2 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportSecurity Officer
Hillcrest Hgts, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicensePERC Card+3 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipSecurityMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingSecurity Officer
Landover Hills, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitOC CertificationGuard CardRBT CertificationFirst Aid CertificationBaton Permit+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsGuest ServicesCPRSurveillanceCustomer ServiceCustomer Support
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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, organizational skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for security officers?
Common licenses or certifications for security officers include: Guard Card, First Aid Certification and CPR.
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 15 years of professional experience.
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