San Rafael, CA
Security guard jobs in San Rafael, 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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On-Call Event Security OfficerPay not listed
Orion Protection Services also takes on-call event security officers who pick up short-notice assignments across Marin and Sonoma counties: concerts, fairs, festivals,…
- On call with flexible scheduling
- Concerts, fairs, weddings and corporate events
- Evening, weekend and holiday availability
Event / per-diemFlexibleCalifornia guard card (or willing to obtain one)State-licensed company
Listed from public postingtoday · via Orion Protection Services careers pageMobile Patrol OfficerPay not listed
Orion Protection Services is hiring mobile patrol officers, full-time or part-time on swing and overnight shifts, to drive company vehicles to residential and commercial…
- Full-time or part-time
- Swing and overnight shifts
- Gate lock-ups, alarm response, perimeter checks
Full-timeNight shiftActive California guard card; clean driving record; 21+State-licensed company
Listed from public postingtoday · via Orion Protection Services careers pageLicensed Security OfficerPay not listed
Orion Protection Services, a family-owned San Rafael company, is hiring licensed security officers, full-time or part-time, for properties in Marin and Sonoma counties.…
- Full-time or part-time, hourly
- Marin and Sonoma County properties
- Patrols, guest greeting and incident logs
Full-timeCalifornia guard card (or willing to obtain one)State-licensed company
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California licensing guide →Questions guards ask about San Rafael
What licence do I need for security guard jobs in San Rafael?
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 Rafael need a different licence?
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 Rafael?
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). None of the 3 open jobs here list pay yet.
Who is hiring security guards in San Rafael right now?
Orion Protection Services Group, Inc. Every opening is listed above with its pay, shift and licence where the company gives them.
Does it cost anything to apply?
No. tessura never charges guards. 3 openings are listed from the company's own public posting; a free tessura account links through to its application.