Washington, DC
Security guard jobs in Washington, District of Columbia
10 open positions from licensed security companies: 0 posted here directly, 10 listed from the companies' own postings with a link to apply. No recruiter layer.
What guards make in District of Columbia
A guard with 1–3 years of experience typically earns $26.50–$33.25/hr here (state median $30.87, national $18.28, BLS OES data).
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Security Operations ManagerPay not listed
iGlobal Security, a DC guard agency also licensed in Maryland and Virginia, is hiring a full-time security operations manager with the rank of Captain at $75,000 to…
- $75,000–$90,000 a year
- Full-time, holds the rank of Captain
- About 70% field, 30% admin
Full-timeState-licensed company
Listed from public posting1 month ago · via iGlobal Security careers page
Special Police Officer$24–$25per hour
Metro Special Police Department, a private special police agency licensed in the District, hires full-time and part-time Special Police Officers. Entry-level SPOs earn…
- Entry-level SPO $24–25/hr; raises at 6 and 12 months
- Rank scale up to $29–31/hr for master sergeant
- Medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
Full-timeDC Special Police Officer commissionState-licensed company
Listed from public posting1 month ago · via Metro Special Police Department careers page
Security Officer$18.40per hour
Revel Security is hiring licensed security officers in Washington, DC at $18.40 an hour, full-time or part-time. Officers inspect premises on schedule and at random,…
- $18.40/hr
- Full-time and part-time
- Patrols, access control and emergency response
Full-timeDC security officer licenceState-licensed company
Listed from public posting1 month ago · via Revel Security job portalArmed Special Police Officer$21per hour
Revel Security is hiring armed SPOs in Washington, DC in full-time and part-time roles at $21 an hour and up. You must already hold an active DC SPO commission, be 21 or…
- $21/hr and up
- Full-time and part-time
- Must already hold an active DC SPO commission
Full-timeFlexibleArmedActive DC armed SPO commission; .38, handcuff and baton certsState-licensed company
Listed from public posting1 month ago · via Revel Security job portal
Security OfficerPay not listed
The Calpro Group, a Washington event management and hospitality staffing company, is accepting applicants for security officers and special event security staff on…
- Part-time, on-call and temporary shifts
- Conferences, trade shows and special events
- Security officer and special event security roles
Part-timeFlexibleDC security officer licenceState-licensed company
Listed from public posting1 month ago · via The Calpro Group jobs page
Security Officer$18–$19per hour
The International Spy Museum is also hiring overnight security officers for night shifts between 9pm and 7am, weekdays, weekends and holidays, at its L'Enfant Plaza…
- $18.00–$19.00/hr as listed
- Night shifts between 9pm and 7am
- Weekdays, weekends and holidays
Full-timeNight shiftDC security officer licence within 90 days of startState-licensed company
Listed from public posting1 month ago · via International Spy Museum careers pageSecurity Officer$18–$19per hour
Seasonal, part-time security officer openings at the International Spy Museum in Washington, DC. Officers cover posts throughout the museum: patrolling, watching…
- $18.00–$19.00/hr as listed
- Seasonal, part-time
- Day, mid and evening shifts between 7am and 11pm
Part-timeRotatingDC security officer licence within 90 days of startState-licensed company
Listed from public posting1 month ago · via International Spy Museum careers pageEvent Security Officer$18–$19per hour
The International Spy Museum at L'Enfant Plaza is hiring part-time, unarmed event security officers for its private events. The job is access control and screening…
- $18.00–$19.00/hr as listed
- Friday, Saturday and Sunday shifts plus open flex shifts
- Screening, access control and de-escalation at private events
Part-timeWeekendsDC unarmed SPO licence preferred; 1 year event securityState-licensed company
Listed from public posting1 month ago · via International Spy Museum careers page
Armed Special Police Officer$20–$23per hour
United Link Security Agency has immediate openings for armed Special Police Officers in Washington, DC at $20 to $23 an hour, depending on experience and assignment…
- $20–$23/hr by experience and assignment
- Flex, event and full-time schedules
- Retail, property management, corporate and event posts
Full-timeFlexibleArmedDC armed Special Police Officer commissionState-licensed company
Listed from public posting1 month ago · via United Link Security careers pageSecurity OfficerPay not listed
United Link Security Agency is hiring full-time security officers in Washington, DC. Officers patrol client properties, observe and report incidents, keep detailed shift…
- Full-time
- Patrols, incident reports and client support
- Mobile app for clock-in and shift reports
Full-timeFlexibleDC security officer licenceState-licensed company
Listed from public posting1 month ago · via United Link Security careers pageMore security jobs in District of ColumbiaBrowse all open postings across District of Columbia0 cities
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Questions guards ask about Washington
What license do I need for security guard jobs in Washington?
Washington DC licenses security officers through the Metropolitan Police Department's Security Officers Management Branch and DLCP. Officers complete 24 hours of pre-assignment training, a 16-hour on-the-job course within 90 working days, and 8 hours of in-service training annually (17 DCMR §2108). The entry-level credential is the Security Officer License, with 24 hours of state-required training and a state exam. Confirm current rules with the MPD Security Officers Management Branch / Dept. of Licensing & Consumer Protection. The District of Columbia licensing guide has every credential, fee and renewal window.
Do armed security jobs in Washington need a different license?
Armed work in DC generally requires a Special Police Officer commission (21+) with an Armed designation: 40 hours of pre-assignment training, physician certification of physical and psychological fitness, and MPD's firearms training and requalification standards (6-A DCMR 1100.7-1100.12).
How much do security guards make in Washington?
A guard with 1–3 years of experience in District of Columbia typically earns $26.50–$33.25 an hour (state median $30.87, BLS OES data). 7 of the 10 open jobs here list pay: $18 to $25 an hour.
Who is hiring security guards in Washington right now?
iGlobal Security, Metro Special Police Department, Revel Security, The Calpro Group, International Spy Museum and United Link Security Agency LLC. Every opening is listed above with its pay, shift and license where the company gives them.