San Francisco, CA
Security guard jobs in San Francisco, California
4 open positions from licensed security companies: 0 posted here directly, 4 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 Event Security Guard$27–$30per hour
Global Secure 3 is building an on-call roster of unarmed event security guards in San Francisco, posted September 23, paying $27 to $30 an hour. Guards staff corporate…
- $27–$30/hr
- On-call flex roster; pick your event shifts
- Conferences, launches and public events
Part-timeFlexiblePay above CA medianState-licensed company
Listed from public posting1 month ago · via Global Secure 3 job portalArmed Guard$27per hour
Global Secure 3, a San Francisco security and risk firm, is hiring armed guards in San Francisco for part-time and temporary swing-shift assignments at $27 an hour, with…
- $27/hr, more on some assignments
- Part-time and temporary swing shifts
- Weekend availability required
Part-timeSwing shiftArmedCalifornia guard card + exposed weapon permit; OC, Taser, baton certsPay above CA medianState-licensed company
Listed from public posting1 month ago · via Global Secure 3 job portal
Armed Security OfficerPay not listed
Resolute Protection Services, based in Roseville, is hiring security officers at Hunters Point in San Francisco to run foot and vehicle patrols, enforce property rules…
- Hunters Point, San Francisco
- 1–2 years armed, 3 years in security
- Paid sick leave and holiday pay
Full-timeArmedGuard card, exposed firearm, baton and OC permits; clean DMVState-licensed company
Listed from public posting1 month ago · via Resolute Protection Services careers page
Unarmed Security GuardPay not listed
Unarmed guard openings in San Francisco with Starnet Security, which is hiring across the Bay Area. California guard card required.
- Hiring across the Bay Area
- Same role open in several Peninsula cities
- Fremont-based PPO, licence 121618
Full-timeCalifornia guard cardState-licensed company
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Questions guards ask about San Francisco
What license do I need for security guard jobs in San Francisco?
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 Francisco 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 Francisco?
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). 2 of the 4 open jobs here list pay: $27 to $30 an hour.
Who is hiring security guards in San Francisco right now?
Global Secure 3, Inc., Resolute Protection Services and 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. 4 openings are listed from the companies' own public postings; a free tessura account links through to each company's application.