Fort Lauderdale, FL
Security guard jobs in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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 Florida
A guard with 1–3 years of experience typically earns $16.50–$18.25/hr here (state median $17.26, national $18.28, BLS OES data).
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Security Supervisor$22–$28per hour
DS Legacy Security Services has a full-time security supervisor opening in Fort Lauderdale at $22 to $28 an hour. The supervisor runs shift operations, coaches officers…
- $22–$28/hr
- Full-time
- Oversees shift operations at several posts
Full-timeState-licensed company
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What licence do I need for security guard jobs in Fort Lauderdale?
Florida requires a Class "D" Security Officer License with 40 hours of professional training through a licensed security school. Armed officers add the Class "G" Statewide Firearm License with 28 hours of firearms training. The entry-level credential is the Class "D" Security Officer License, with 40 hours of state-required training. Confirm current rules with the Florida Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Licensing. The Florida licensing guide has every credential, fee and renewal window.
Do armed security jobs in Fort Lauderdale need a different licence?
Armed officers (21+) need the Class "G" license: 28 hours of training with a Class "K" instructor and a 4-hour annual firearms requalification.
How much do security guards make in Fort Lauderdale?
A guard with 1–3 years of experience in Florida typically earns $16.50–$18.25 an hour (state median $17.26, BLS OES data). The open job here lists pay: $22 to $28 an hour.
Who is hiring security guards in Fort Lauderdale right now?
DS Legacy Security Services 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.