Sacramento, CA
Security guard jobs in Sacramento, California
7 open positions from licensed security companies: 0 posted here directly, 7 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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Mobile Patrol Officer$20–$22per hour
Greater Bay Protective Services has a mobile patrol officer opening in the Sacramento region at $20 to $22 an hour, posted August 27. The officer patrols by foot and by…
- $20–$22/hr
- Foot and vehicle patrols in the Sacramento region
- Alarm response and incident logs
Full-timeBSIS guard cardState-licensed company
Listed from public posting1 month ago · via Greater Bay Protective Services job portalSecurity Officer$22–$23per hour
Greater Bay Protective Services, a Folsom guard company, posted a security officer opening in the Sacramento region on September 17 at $22 to $23 an hour. The officer…
- $22–$23/hr
- Foot patrols of a Sacramento-area facility
- Access control and visitor management
Full-timeBSIS guard cardPay above CA medianState-licensed company
Listed from public posting1 month ago · via Greater Bay Protective Services job portal
Security OfficerPay not listed
California Security Agency, a Sacramento guard and patrol company, is looking for team-oriented officers who are punctual, well groomed, courteous and proactive with…
- BSIS level 2 and 3 training (32 hours)
- FEMA, anti-terrorism and chemical agent or Taser certification
- Discounted baton training, free firearms requalification
Full-timeCalifornia guard cardState-licensed company
Listed from public posting1 month ago · via California Security Agency employment pageArmed Patrol OfficerPay not listed
Sacramento Protective Services runs a community-oriented-policing patrol model and says its starting pay is up to 50% above the industry median for security officers.…
- Starting pay stated as up to 50% above the industry median
- 12-hour shifts on a 3/4 patrol schedule
- Up to 14 paid holidays a year
Full-timeRotatingArmedCA guard card + exposed firearm, baton and chemical-agent permitsState-licensed company
Listed from public posting1 month ago · via Sacramento Protective Services employment page
Armed Security Officer$25–$40per hour
Lead Star Security in Sacramento is recruiting retired law-enforcement officers, off-duty officers and executive-protection officers for an armed post at a single…
- Pay range $25.00–$40.00/hr
- Aimed at retired and off-duty officers and EP specialists
- Guard card and firearm permit required
Part-timeFlexibleArmedCalifornia guard card + firearm permit; 1 year armed experiencePay above CA medianState-licensed company
Listed from public posting1 month ago · via Lead Star Security careers pageMobile Patrol Officer$17–$24.80per hour
Mobile patrol openings with Lead Star Security's patrol division, which runs high-visibility vehicles to deter, detect and report suspicious activity at businesses…
- Pay range $17.00–$24.80/hr
- Part-time and full-time, multiple California locations
- High-visibility patrol vehicles
Full-timeFlexibleCalifornia guard cardState-licensed company
Listed from public posting1 month ago · via Lead Star Security careers pageUnarmed Security Officer$17–$28per hour
Lead Star Security, a Sacramento PPO run by a retired law-enforcement executive, is hiring unarmed security officers at multiple locations across California in both…
- Pay range $17.00–$28.00/hr
- Part-time and full-time, multiple California locations
- Founded and run by a retired law-enforcement executive
Full-timeFlexibleCalifornia guard cardState-licensed company
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Questions guards ask about Sacramento
What license do I need for security guard jobs in Sacramento?
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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento?
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). 5 of the 7 open jobs here list pay: $17 to $40 an hour.
Who is hiring security guards in Sacramento right now?
Greater Bay Protective Services, Inc., California Security Agency, Sacramento Protective Services and Lead Star 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. 7 openings are listed from the companies' own public postings; a free tessura account links through to each company's application.