Apple Valley, MN
Security guard jobs in Apple Valley, Minnesota
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 Minnesota
A guard with 1–3 years of experience typically earns $19.25–$21.50/hr here (state median $20.86, national $18.28, BLS OES data).
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Armed Security Officer$20–$22per hour
RS Executive Protection, based in Apple Valley, is hiring armed security officers for businesses, schools and other sites around the Twin Cities at $20 to $22 an hour,…
- $20–$22/hr
- Full-time or part-time, flexible scheduling
- Businesses, schools and other Twin Cities sites
Full-timeFlexibleArmedMinnesota permit to carry; own firearmState-licensed company
Listed from public posting1 month ago · via RS Executive Protection job descriptionMore security jobs in Minnesota4 other Minnesota cities hiring right now4 cities
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Questions guards ask about Apple Valley
What license do I need for security guard jobs in Apple Valley?
Minnesota licenses protective agent companies rather than individual guards, but every guard must complete 12 hours of board-certified pre-assignment training within 21 days of hire and 6 hours of refresher training annually (MN Rule 7506.2600). The entry-level credential is the Protective Agent Employee Pre-assignment Training Certificate (PPA, 12 hr), with 12 hours of state-required training. Confirm current rules with the Minnesota Board of Private Detective and Protective Agent Services. The Minnesota licensing guide has every credential, fee and renewal window.
Do armed security jobs in Apple Valley need a different license?
Armed guards complete the one-time 6-hour board-certified Initial Armed (IA) course before working armed, then 6 hours of armed training a year (including range certification and first aid) on top of the 6 general hours. Carrying a pistol in public generally also requires a permit to carry from a county sheriff (Minn. Stat. 624.714).
How much do security guards make in Apple Valley?
A guard with 1–3 years of experience in Minnesota typically earns $19.25–$21.50 an hour (state median $20.86, BLS OES data). The open job here lists pay: $20 to $22 an hour.
Who is hiring security guards in Apple Valley right now?
RS Executive Protection, 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.