San Bernardino, CA
Security guard jobs in San Bernardino, California
3 open positions from licensed security companies: 0 posted here directly, 3 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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Armed Patrol Officer$20–$22per hour
Star Pro Security Patrol posted a full-time armed patrol officer opening in San Bernardino on September 17, paying $20 to $22 an hour on a Wednesday to Sunday graveyard…
- $20–$22/hr
- Full-time, Wednesday to Sunday graveyard
- Posted September 17
Full-timeNight shiftArmedCalifornia guard card + exposed firearm permitState-licensed company
Listed from public posting1 month ago · via Star Pro Security job portal
Security OfficerPay not listed
A second IronGate opening aimed at experienced officers for higher-level protection posts in the San Bernardino area, where quick decision-making and professionalism are…
- Higher-level protection posts
- Security experience welcomed
- Quick decision-making and professionalism
Full-timeCalifornia guard cardState-licensed company
Listed from public posting1 month ago · via IronGate careers pageSecurity GuardPay not listed
IronGate Private Security is hiring guards in San Bernardino and the Inland Empire (Rialto, Fontana, Redlands, Ontario, Riverside, Moreno Valley and nearby cities) to…
- Patrol, camera monitoring and customer contact
- Inland Empire: Rialto, Fontana, Redlands, Ontario, Riverside
- Interview, background check and skills assessment
Full-timeCalifornia guard cardState-licensed company
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Questions guards ask about San Bernardino
What license do I need for security guard jobs in San Bernardino?
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 San Bernardino 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 San Bernardino?
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). 1 of the 3 open jobs here list pay: $20 to $22 an hour.
Who is hiring security guards in San Bernardino right now?
Star Pro Security Patrol, Inc. and IronGate Private Security. 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. 3 openings are listed from the companies' own public postings; a free tessura account links through to each company's application.