Hire a Security Guard in Seattle
Seattle covers a lot of ground for security guard work — from Downtown Seattle to Pike Place Market — and each area brings its own mix of foot traffic, access rules, and event calendars. XGuard's onboarding security guards here are familiar with venues like tech campuses as well as the smaller jobs in between, and every listing shows the exact rate and license status before you book.
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Security Guard in Seattle: what to know
Work for a security guard in Seattle often runs through tech campuses, cruise port, and stadiums and arenas as much as private homes and offices, and comes with its own local considerations: waterfront and cruise-port site security and large-event and game-day crowd management downtown.
Licensing in Washington: Security Guards here fall under the Washington State Department of Licensing (RCW 18.170). See the Washington licensing pathway →
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Frequently asked: hiring a Security Guard in Seattle
How much does a Security Guard cost in Seattle?
Rates for a security guard in Seattle are set by each independent professional. Typical rates start near $35/hr for unarmed security and $55/hr for armed security; specialized professionals (legal, financial, digital) follow customary rates for those professions. XGuard shows the exact rate before you book. XGuard adds a transparent 3% service processing fee with no surge pricing.
Are Security Guards on XGuard licensed?
Yes. Every security guard on XGuard passes Stripe Identity verification (government-issued photo ID + matching selfie) and license validation against the issuing authority — XGuard checks credentials across 168 regulators in 40+ countries before a profile goes live.
How quickly can I book a Security Guard in Seattle?
We are still building verified security guard coverage in Seattle. Until it is live, requests here are matched by hand by the XGuard team, and we will tell you honestly whether we can cover your dates rather than showing you professionals who are not yet available.
Is my payment safe when I hire a Security Guard on XGuard?
Yes. Payments are held in Stripe-powered escrow when you book and only released to the security guard after the service completes. XGuard's dispute resolution flow protects the funds if anything goes wrong.
Do security guards in Seattle need a Washington licence?
Yes. Security Guards working in Seattle fall under Washington's security licensing regime, administered by the Washington State Department of Licensing (RCW 18.170). XGuard checks this license before a profile goes live — see the Washington licensing pathway for exactly what it takes.
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