Bessemer, AL
Security guard jobs in Bessemer, Alabama
1 open position from licensed security companies: 0 posted here directly, 1 listed from the companies' own postings with a link to apply. No recruiter layer.
What guards make in Alabama
A guard with 1–3 years of experience typically earns $14.75–$17.00/hr here (state median $16.21, national $18.28, BLS OES data).
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Guardian Security Management, with offices in Bessemer, Atlanta and Charlotte, invites security officers to join its team through its careers page, where applicants…
- Alabama office on 2nd Avenue North in Bessemer
- Unarmed, armed, patrol, fire watch and construction posts
- Also has offices in Atlanta and Charlotte
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Questions guards ask about Bessemer
What license do I need for security guard jobs in Bessemer?
Alabama licenses individual security officers who work for contract security companies through the Alabama Security Regulatory Board; in-house guards are exempt. Officers apply within 30 days of starting work, after 8 hours of board-approved training; armed officers need additional firearms training and must be at least 21. The entry-level credential is the Security Officer License, with 8 hours of state-required training. Confirm current rules with the Alabama Security Regulatory Board (ASRB). The Alabama licensing guide has every credential, fee and renewal window.
Do armed security jobs in Bessemer need a different license?
Armed officers must be at least 21, complete 4 additional hours of board-approved armed training, qualify with an approved firearms course, and hold a pistol permit from the sheriff of their home county (Ala. Code 34-27C-11). Renewal adds 2 extra hours of armed refresher training and a current course of fire.
How much do security guards make in Bessemer?
A guard with 1–3 years of experience in Alabama typically earns $14.75–$17.00 an hour (state median $16.21, BLS OES data). The open job here doesn't list pay yet.
Who is hiring security guards in Bessemer right now?
Guardian Security Management, Inc. Every opening is listed above with its pay, shift and license where the company gives them.
Does it cost anything to apply?
No. tessura never charges guards. One opening is listed from the company's own public posting; a free tessura account links through to its application.