Security Guard Jobs in California

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Door Guard

  • Curacao
  • Chula Vista, CA
  • 12 days ago
  • Chula Vista, CA
  • 12 days ago

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions Must be 18 years or older Must have guard card Minimum 6 months of security experience...

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Personnel Security Specialist II

  • MANTECH
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago

ManTech seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Personnel Security Specialist II to join our team in El Segundo, CA. The Personnel Security Specialists primary function is to handle...

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SCI Security Specialist

  • MANTECH
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 30+ days ago

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented SCI Security Specialist II to join our team in El Segundo, CA. The SCI Security Specialists primary function is to serve as a senior...

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Security Officer - Armed Patrol Responder

  • Allied Universal
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 6 days ago

An armed guard card and/or license is preferred. Baton certification is preferred. Pepper spray certification is preferred. Be at least 21 years of age for armed roles....

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Security Officer Console Operator Secret Clearance Required

  • Allied Universal
  • El Segundo, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • El Segundo, CA
  • 5 days ago

RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide high quality security services, safeguarding personnel, property, and information with professionalism Conduct patrols within and around the facility on foot, bicycle, or vehicle...

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Security Officer - Clearance Eligibility Required

  • Allied Universal
  • El Segundo, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • El Segundo, CA
  • 5 days ago

Meets and continues to meet any applicable state, county and municipal licensing and permit requirements for Armed Security Officers and specific protective device and weapons qualifications....

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Security Officer Southwest Tower

  • Dignity Health
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • moments ago
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • moments ago

upon hire and Six (6) months experience as security officer in a healthcare setting, Law enforcement or military service;, upon hire or or One (1) year experience as a Security Officer, upon hire Security...

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Security Specialist

  • Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command
  • Port Hueneme, CA
  • moments ago
  • Port Hueneme, CA
  • moments ago

You will serve as a SECURITY SPECIALIST in the Security Services Department of NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING AND EXPEDITIONARY WARFARE CENTER. This position is part of the Naval Facilities...

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Security Officer Gated Community Overnight

  • Allied Universal
  • Irvine, CA
  • moments ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • moments ago

A guard card and/or license is preferred. Customer service experience is preferred. Be comfortable using a computer and/or tablet is preferred. Access control and/or badge experience is preferred....

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Security Officer - Roving Patrol Driver

  • Allied Universal
  • Ventura, CA
  • moments ago
  • Ventura, CA
  • moments ago

Join Allied Universal as an unarmed, driving patrol officer supporting a government location....

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Security Officer - Unarmed Patrol Monitor

  • Allied Universal
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • moments ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • moments ago

As an unarmed Patrol Officer at a fast-paced automotive location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, conduct routine rounds, and maintain a visible presence that helps to reduce security-related...

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Security Officer Hospital Access Control

  • Allied Universal
  • Brea, CA
  • moments ago
  • Brea, CA
  • moments ago

As an unarmed patrol officer in a healthcare location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, complete routine rounds, and stay visible to help reduce security-related incidents....

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Security Officer - Entry Control

  • Allied Universal
  • San Francisco, CA
  • moments ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • moments ago

Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter, with working environments and conditions varying by location....

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Security Officer - Full-Time Retail Patrol

  • Allied Universal
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • moments ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • moments ago

A guard card and/or license is preferred. Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles. Possess a high school diploma or equivalent....

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Security Officer - Day Shift Healthcare Patrol

  • Allied Universal
  • Huntington Park, CA
  • moments ago
  • Huntington Park, CA
  • moments ago

As an unarmed Patrol Officer in a busy healthcare location, you will conduct routine patrols and visible rounds, help to deter security-related incidents, and support staff, patients, and visitors with...

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Salary for Security Guard Jobs in California

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHire research efforts.


Highest Education Level

Security Guards in California offer the following education background
High School or GED
32.9%
Bachelor's Degree
24.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.1%
Associate's Degree
15.2%
Master's Degree
6.9%
Some College
2.7%
Some High School
1.1%
Doctorate Degree
1.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Security Guards in California
Less than 1 year
43.9%
None
38.5%
1-2 years
16.5%
2-4 years
1.1%