Ventura, CA
Security guard jobs in Ventura, California
1 open position from licensed security companies: 0 posted here directly, 1 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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Vehicle Patrol Security Officer$20–$24.25per hour
Archon Protection posted a full-time vehicle patrol security officer opening in Ventura on September 18, paying $20 to $24.25 an hour. Officers drive random and…
- $20–$24.25/hr
- Full-time vehicle patrol in Ventura
- Residential and commercial properties
Full-timeCalifornia guard card (or willing to obtain one)State-licensed company
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California licensing guide →Questions guards ask about Ventura
What licence do I need for security guard jobs in Ventura?
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 Ventura 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 Ventura?
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). The open job here lists pay: $20 to $24.25 an hour.
Who is hiring security guards in Ventura right now?
Archon Protection, 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. One opening is listed from the company's own public posting; a free tessura account links through to its application.