Jacksonville, FL
Security guard jobs in Jacksonville, 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.
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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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Buford Security Agency takes applications for armed guard, unarmed guard and floater positions through its Jacksonville hiring page (the company also serves Dallas and…
- Armed, unarmed and floater positions
- Application asks about licence status and availability
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Full-timeFlorida Class D (Class G for armed)State-licensed company
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Questions guards ask about Jacksonville
What license do I need for security guard jobs in Jacksonville?
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 Jacksonville need a different license?
Armed officers (18+; 21+ to carry concealed) 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 Jacksonville?
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 doesn't list pay yet.
Who is hiring security guards in Jacksonville right now?
Buford Security Agency LLC. 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. One opening is listed from the company's own public posting; a free tessura account links through to its application.