Oakland, CA
Security guard jobs in Oakland, California
2 open positions from licensed security companies: 0 posted here directly, 2 listed from the companies' own postings with a link to apply. No recruiter layer.
What guards make in California
A guard with 1–3 years of experience typically earns $19.25–$21.75/hr here (state median $20.79, national $18.28, BLS OES data).
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Security OfficerPay not listed
ABC Security Service in Oakland hires security officers from new guards to seasoned ones. You need a current BSIS guard card, a California ID or driver's licence,…
- First-time guards welcome
- Early, swing and overnight shifts
- Available for two shifts and weekends
Full-timeCurrent California guard cardState-licensed company
Listed from public postingtoday · via ABC Security employment pageArmed Security GuardPay not listed
ABC Security Service, a private patrol operator on the Embarcadero in Oakland, is hiring armed security guards for client sites around California, full-time or…
- Full-time or part-time
- Client sites across California
- Flexible schedules
Full-timeFlexibleArmedCalifornia guard card + firearms permit; driver's licenceState-licensed company
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California licensing guide →Questions guards ask about Oakland
What licence do I need for security guard jobs in Oakland?
California requires a BSIS guard card. Applicants complete the 8-hour Powers to Arrest / Appropriate Use of Force course and pass its 52-question exam, then finish 32 hours of skills training within 6 months and 8 hours of refresher training every year. The entry-level credential is the Security Guard Registration (Guard Card), with 8 hours of state-required training and a state exam. Confirm current rules with the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS). The California licensing guide has every credential, fee and renewal window.
Do armed security jobs in Oakland need a different licence?
Armed guards need a separate BSIS Exposed Firearms Permit: age 21+, a 14-hour course (8 classroom + 6 range), a firearms assessment, and requalification twice a year.
How much do security guards make in Oakland?
A guard with 1–3 years of experience in California typically earns $19.25–$21.75 an hour (state median $20.79, BLS OES data). None of the 2 open jobs here list pay yet.
Who is hiring security guards in Oakland right now?
ABC Security Service, Inc. Every opening is listed above with its pay, shift and licence where the company gives them.
Does it cost anything to apply?
No. tessura never charges guards. 2 openings are listed from the company's own public posting; a free tessura account links through to its application.