Security Officers for hire in Washington, DC
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills13%Organizational Skills8%Leadership6%Education level
High school diploma or GED73%Bachelor's degree16%Associate's degree9%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years20%6-10 years22%Current company
Allied Universal
Securitas Security Services USA
Admiral Security Services, IncTime at current job
Less than a year13%1-2 years13%2-5 years51%
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Last updated: Aug 20, 2026
Security Officer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Washington, DC: $75,009 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $43,852 – $128,303 yearly
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Security officer
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
EMT CertificationBaton PermitTS/SCIPERC CardEMT-BArmed Security License+24 moreSkills
Microsoft Outlook CalendarQuick Service & Fast Food Restaurant ExperienceFood Service ExperienceProductivity SoftwareSpreadsheetsMicrosoft WordSecurity Officer
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Certified Phlebotomy TechnicianFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCertified Medical AssistantCPRBLSSkills
EMR/EHREMR SystemsCPRCPRMedical TerminologyMicrosoft OfficeSecurity Officer
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationBaton PermitReal Estate LicenseDriver's License+3 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsBarista ExperienceLeadershipSupervising ExperiencePersonal Assistant ExperienceAnalysis SkillsSecurity Officer
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardChild Development Associate CertificationFirst Aid CertificationLoss Prevention QualifiedDriver's License+2 moreSkills
TLSOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsSecurity Officer
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardOC CertificationTS/SCIFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseLoss Prevention Qualified+14 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementComputer OperationSecurity Officer
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicensePERC CardCPR+2 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingTime ManagementSecurity
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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, organizational skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for a security officer?
Common licenses or certifications for security officers include: Guard Card, First Aid Certification and Driver's License.
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 14 years of professional experience.
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