West Palm Beach, FL
Security guard jobs in West Palm Beach, Florida
2 open positions from licensed security companies: 0 posted here directly, 2 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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Licensed Security OfficerPay not listed
Assured Security Corporation, a West Palm Beach guard company, lists open positions for licensed security officers. The company offers health, dental and vision…
- Open licensed security officer positions
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- Plenty of overtime available
Full-timeFlorida security officer licenceState-licensed company
Listed from public posting1 month ago · via Assured Security careers page
Security Officer$16–$22per hour
DS Legacy Security Services, based in Lake Worth, is hiring a full-time security officer for corporate and residential posts around Palm Beach County at $16 to $22 an…
- $16–$22/hr
- Full-time
- Corporate and residential posts in Palm Beach County
Full-timeFlorida Class D licence; 1 year experienceState-licensed company
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Questions guards ask about West Palm Beach
What license do I need for security guard jobs in West Palm Beach?
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 West Palm Beach 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 West Palm Beach?
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). 1 of the 2 open jobs here list pay: $16 to $22 an hour.
Who is hiring security guards in West Palm Beach right now?
Assured Security Corporation and DS Legacy Security Services Inc. 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. 2 openings are listed from the companies' own public postings; a free tessura account links through to each company's application.