St. Petersburg, FL
Security guard jobs in St. Petersburg, Florida
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 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 OfficerPay not listed
Cerberus Risk Management is hiring security officers in the Tampa Bay area to check identification, monitor cameras, patrol and run security checks at client sites, with…
- Access control, patrol and CCTV monitoring
- At least 21 with a high-school diploma or GED
- Concierge-standard customer service expected
ContractFlorida Class D (G preferred)State-licensed company
Listed from public posting1 month ago · via Cerberus Risk Management careers pageRoving Armed Security AgentPay not listed
Armed roving agent with Cerberus Risk Management in the Tampa Bay area: patrol premises, conduct security checks, respond to incidents and provide a visible armed…
- Patrol, security checks and incident response
- Class D and Class G required
- Veteran-owned; military and LE experience preferred
ContractArmedFlorida Class D + Class GState-licensed company
Listed from public posting1 month ago · via Cerberus Risk Management careers pageCCTV Security GuardPay not listed
Cerberus Risk Management, a special-operations-veteran-owned Tampa Bay firm, is hiring a CCTV security guard to monitor surveillance systems, review footage, flag…
- Monitor and operate CCTV systems
- Concierge-standard customer service expected
- Class G licence prioritised for promotion
ContractFlorida Class D (G preferred)State-licensed company
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Questions guards ask about St. Petersburg
What license do I need for security guard jobs in St. Petersburg?
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 St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg?
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). None of the 3 open jobs here list pay yet.
Who is hiring security guards in St. Petersburg right now?
Cerberus Risk Management. 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. 3 openings are listed from the company's own public posting; a free tessura account links through to its application.