Unarmed Security Guard
Confidential • San Diego, CA, US
10 positions available in CA. Biotech and defense stronghold with 210K+ life sciences and aerospace jobs
Confidential • San Diego, CA, US
SECURITY • San Diego, CA, US
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Security guards protect people, property and access: patrols, screening, CCTV, incident reports, and being the calm first responder when something goes wrong. Most of the job is presence and prevention.
Typical US salary range: $30K - $45K. In Europe: €22K - €30K. Typical US salary range: $30K - $45K. In Europe: €22K - €30K. Cost of living in San Diego is very high compared to other cities.
Biotech and defense stronghold with 210K+ life sciences and aerospace jobs. San Diego's biotech cluster rivals the Bay Area with fortress-like stability in life sciences and defense sectors.
Top industries: Biotechnology, Aerospace & Defense, Software, Healthcare.
Mix of public transit and sprawl; remote biotech and aerospace roles are expanding rapidly.
Guards progress to site supervisor, security manager, or specialise into corporate security, events or close protection; licences compound into pay. Demand stays strong in logistics, healthcare and events; in 2026 employers value guards who handle both physical posts and electronic systems.
Describe one incident where you de-escalated without force — and show you know the legal limits of the role. Restraint impresses more than bravado.
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