Palo Alto, CA
Security guard jobs in Palo Alto, California
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 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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Unarmed Security GuardPay not listed
Unarmed guard openings in Palo Alto with Starnet Security, alongside posts in Mountain View, Redwood City and Santa Clara. California guard card required.
- Also hiring in Mountain View, Redwood City and Santa Clara
- Same role posted for 7 Bay Area cities; apply to the nearest
- Fremont-based PPO, licence 121618
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Questions guards ask about Palo Alto
What license do I need for security guard jobs in Palo Alto?
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 Palo Alto need a different license?
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 Palo Alto?
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). The open job here doesn't list pay yet.
Who is hiring security guards in Palo Alto right now?
Starnet Security 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.