San Diego, CA
Security guard jobs in San Diego, California
13 open positions from licensed security companies: 0 posted here directly, 13 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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Healthcare Security OfficerPay not listed
Inter City Public Safety, a San Diego private patrol operator, has an open healthcare security officer position in San Diego County; experience working in medical…
- Healthcare security posts in San Diego County
- Medical or nursing home experience preferred
- 8-, 12- and 24-hour shifts
Full-timeFlexibleValid California BSIS guard cardState-licensed company
Listed from public posting1 month ago · via Inter City Public Safety careers pageFire Watch OfficerPay not listed
Inter City Public Safety in San Diego is hiring fire watch officers for San Diego County, and prefers applicants who already hold a certification. The careers page asks…
- Fire watch posts in San Diego County
- Fire watch certification preferred
- 8-, 12- and 24-hour shifts
Full-timeFlexibleValid California BSIS guard cardState-licensed company
Listed from public posting1 month ago · via Inter City Public Safety careers pageParking Enforcement OfficerPay not listed
Inter City Public Safety, a San Diego guard and patrol company, has parking enforcement officer openings in San Diego County, full-time or part-time. The careers page…
- Full-time or part-time
- San Diego County posts
- 8-, 12- and 24-hour shifts
Full-timeFlexibleValid California BSIS guard cardState-licensed company
Listed from public posting1 month ago · via Inter City Public Safety careers pageMobile Patrol OfficerPay not listed
Inter City Public Safety in San Diego lists an open mobile patrol officer position for its San Diego County work; this role needs a valid driver's licence. All…
- Mobile patrol in San Diego County
- Valid driver's licence required
- 8-, 12- and 24-hour shifts
Full-timeFlexibleValid California BSIS guard card; driver's licenceState-licensed company
Listed from public posting1 month ago · via Inter City Public Safety careers pageUnarmed Security OfficerPay not listed
Inter City Public Safety, a San Diego private patrol operator, is hiring unarmed security officers for posts around San Diego County, full-time or part-time, with 8-,…
- Full-time or part-time
- Posts across San Diego County
- 8-, 12- and 24-hour shifts
Full-timeFlexibleValid California BSIS guard cardState-licensed company
Listed from public posting1 month ago · via Inter City Public Safety careers pageFoot Patrol Officer$19.75per hour
Superior Protection Services, a guard company with California offices in Commerce and Riverside, posted a part-time unarmed foot patrol job at a San Diego retail plaza…
- $19.75/hr
- Part-time, Saturday and Sunday, 8am–4pm
- Unarmed outdoor foot patrol at a retail plaza
Part-timeWeekendsActive California guard card; 1 year security + 1 year customer serviceState-licensed company
Listed from public posting1 month ago · via Superior Protection Services job portal
Unarmed Patrol Guard$18–$24per hour
GetGuard Security Group has part-time unarmed patrol guard work in San Diego at $18 to $24 an hour on flexible shifts, keeping a visible presence at upscale retail…
- $18–$24/hr
- Part-time, flexible shifts
- Upscale retail, corporate and residential sites
Part-timeFlexibleState security guard licence; 1 year security or LE experienceState-licensed company
Listed from public posting1 month ago · via GetGuard careers pageArmed Patrol Officer$21–$23per hour
Star Pro Security Patrol has a part-time armed patrol opening covering client gas stations in San Diego, working Wednesdays and Thursdays at $21 to $23 an hour. The…
- $21–$23/hr
- Part-time, Wednesdays and Thursdays
- Armed patrol of client gas stations
Part-timeArmedCalifornia guard card + exposed firearm permitPay above CA medianState-licensed company
Listed from public posting1 month ago · via Star Pro Security job portal
Unarmed Security OfficerPay not listed
Vitani American Security, a San Diego PPO that provides on-site guards, patrol and K9 patrol, says it has open positions for unarmed security officers. Apply with a…
- Open unarmed security positions
- On-site guard, patrol and K9 patrol company
- Apply with a resume through the website
Full-timeCalifornia guard cardState-licensed company
Listed from public posting1 month ago · via Vitani American Security websiteSecurity OfficerPay not listed
Swift Security Solutions keeps a roster of licensed officers for events, venues, businesses and patrol work across Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and San…
- Event, venue and patrol assignments
- Full-time, part-time or temporary; you set availability
- LA, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego counties
Part-timeFlexibleCalifornia guard card (firearm permit for armed posts)State-licensed company
Listed from public posting1 month ago · via Swift Security careers page
Security OfficerPay not listed
CAT III Security, a licensed and insured San Diego agency, lists open positions for armed and unarmed security officers who provide a visible presence at entrances,…
- Armed and unarmed officer posts
- Mobile patrol, event and fire watch roles too
- San Diego, Orange, LA and Riverside counties
Full-timeCalifornia guard card (firearm permit for armed posts)State-licensed company
Listed from public posting1 month ago · via CAT III Security careers page
Unarmed Security OfficerPay not listed
Guard West Security Services is also hiring unarmed security officers for its greater San Diego accounts, including Mira Mesa and La Jolla. Officers need a valid…
- Churches, strip malls and industrial sites around San Diego
- Medical and dental after 60 days full-time, 401(k)
- Open availability including weekends
Full-timeFlexibleCalifornia guard cardState-licensed company
Listed from public posting1 month ago · via Guard West careers pageArmed Security Officer$19–$21per hour
Guard West Security Services is hiring armed security officers for client sites across greater San Diego, including Mira Mesa and La Jolla, where its clients include…
- $19–$21/hr
- Churches, strip malls and industrial sites around San Diego
- Medical and dental after 60 days full-time, 401(k)
Full-timeFlexibleArmedCalifornia guard card + exposed firearm permitState-licensed company
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Questions guards ask about San Diego
What license do I need for security guard jobs in San Diego?
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 Diego 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 Diego?
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). 4 of the 13 open jobs here list pay: $18 to $24 an hour.
Who is hiring security guards in San Diego right now?
Inter City Public Safety, Superior Protection Services, GetGuard Security Group, Inc., Star Pro Security Patrol, Inc., Vitani American Security, Swift Security Solutions, Cat III Security and Guard West Security Services. 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. 13 openings are listed from the companies' own public postings; a free tessura account links through to each company's application.