Tampa, FL
Security guard jobs in Tampa, Florida
7 open positions from licensed security companies: 0 posted here directly, 7 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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Loss Prevention OfficerPay not listed
Resilient Protection Services is hiring a part-time loss prevention officer in Tampa for retail work, both plainclothes and in uniform, aimed at deterring theft and…
- Part-time in Tampa
- Plainclothes and uniformed retail loss prevention
- Focus on reducing shrink
Part-timeState-licensed company
Listed from public posting1 month ago · via Resilient Protection Services careers pageUnarmed Security OfficerPay not listed
Resilient Protection Services, a guard company headquartered in Tampa, has a full-time unarmed security officer opening in the city covering fixed posts and access…
- Full-time in Tampa
- Fixed posts and access control
- Health, dental and vision; paid time off
Full-timeFlorida Class D licenceState-licensed company
Listed from public posting1 month ago · via Resilient Protection Services careers page
Security OfficerPay not listed
Warden Protection Services in the Tampa Bay area is hiring security officers and advertises competitive pay and benefits, flexible schedules, varied assignments across…
- Competitive pay and benefits
- Flexible schedules across several industries
- Training and career advancement
Full-timeFlexibleFlorida Class D (Class G for armed posts)State-licensed company
Listed from public posting1 month ago · via Warden Protection careers page
Security OfficerPay not listed
Martinez and Company, a family-owned Tampa firm with 30-plus years in Western and Central Florida, is hiring security officers for critical facilities, events and…
- Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and short-term disability
- PTO plus recognised holidays
- Ranks from Recruit to Lieutenant with paid certifications
Full-timeFlexibleFlorida Class D (Class G for armed)State-licensed company
Listed from public posting1 month ago · via Martinez and Company careers page
On-Call Event Security OfficerPay not listed
Cerberus Risk Management is filling on-call and event-hours posts at Armature Works, The Attic and other Tampa locations. Applicants indicate the days and times they can…
- On-call and event hours at Tampa venues
- State your available days and times when applying
- Class D unarmed, Class G armed
Event / per-diemFlexibleFlorida Class D (G for armed posts)State-licensed company
Listed from public posting1 month ago · via Cerberus Risk Management careers page
Security OfficerPay not listed
Marc Security says it is hiring officers for armed and unarmed posts around Tampa Bay: mobile patrol, fire watch, events, HOA and CDD communities, and construction…
- Health insurance and paid leave
- Free in-house training toward certifications
- Regular overtime for officers who want it
Full-timeFlexibleFlorida Class D (Class G for armed)State-licensed company
Listed from public posting1 month ago · via Marc Security careers pageSecurity Officer / Site GuardPay not listed
Part-time site guard shifts at residential communities and commercial properties in the Tampa area, weekdays and weekends, across several client sites with scheduling…
- Steady weekly shifts on long-term contracts
- On-site leadership and training for newer guards
- Residential communities and commercial properties
Part-timeFlexibleFlorida Class DState-licensed company
Listed from public posting1 month ago · via Fully Invested Staffing Team careers pageMore security jobs in Florida15 other Florida cities hiring right now15 cities
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Questions guards ask about Tampa
What license do I need for security guard jobs in Tampa?
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 Tampa 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 Tampa?
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 7 open jobs here list pay yet.
Who is hiring security guards in Tampa right now?
Resilient Protection Services LLC, Warden Protection Services, Martinez and Company, Inc., Cerberus Risk Management, Marc Security Services LLC and Fully Invested Staffing Team. 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. 7 openings are listed from the companies' own public postings; a free tessura account links through to each company's application.