Minneapolis, MN
Security guard jobs in Minneapolis, Minnesota
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 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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Event Security Guard$17per hour
Watson Express Security is hiring event security guards in the Twin Cities, with some work in other Minnesota cities, starting from $17 an hour depending on site and…
- From $17/hr by site and experience
- Full-time, part-time or contract
- Badge checks, guest help and policy enforcement
Part-timeFlexibleState-licensed company
Listed from public posting1 month ago · via Watson Express Security jobs pageSecurity Officer$18per hour
Watson Express Security, a New Hope company serving the Twin Cities, is hiring flex unarmed security officers across the metro starting from $18 an hour depending on…
- From $18/hr by site and experience
- Flex unarmed officer across several sites
- Full-time, part-time or contract
Full-timeFlexibleState-licensed company
Listed from public posting1 month ago · via Watson Express Security jobs page
Security Officer$23–$25per hour
Lincro Security Solutions, a woman- and veteran-owned Minneapolis company, is hiring full-time armed and unarmed security officers across the Minneapolis–St. Paul metro…
- $23–$25/hr
- Armed and unarmed posts across Minneapolis–St. Paul
- Dental, vision, life and accident insurance, 401(k)
Full-timeRotatingPay above MN medianState-licensed company
Listed from public posting1 month ago · via Lincro Security job postingMore security jobs in Minnesota4 other Minnesota cities hiring right now4 cities
St. Paul (3) · Apple Valley (1) · Eden Prairie (1) · Fridley (1)
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Questions guards ask about Minneapolis
What license do I need for security guard jobs in Minneapolis?
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 Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis?
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). 3 of the 3 open jobs here list pay: $17 to $25 an hour.
Who is hiring security guards in Minneapolis right now?
Watson Express Security and Lincro Security Solutions LLC. Every opening is listed above with its pay, shift and license where the company gives them.