St. Paul, MN
Security guard jobs in St. Paul, 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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Armed Security GuardPay not listed
Vantaris Security is also hiring armed guards across the Saint Paul and Minneapolis metro; its application asks whether you hold a Minnesota permit to carry. The company…
- Saint Paul and Minneapolis metro
- Application asks about a Minnesota permit to carry
- Written orders for every post
Full-timeArmedMinnesota permit to carryState-licensed company
Listed from public posting1 month ago · via Vantaris Security careers pageUnarmed Security GuardPay not listed
Vantaris Security in Saint Paul is hiring unarmed guards across the Saint Paul and Minneapolis metro. The company says every post has written orders and a briefing…
- Saint Paul and Minneapolis metro
- Written post orders and briefings
- Supervisor reachable at any hour
Full-timeState-licensed company
Listed from public posting1 month ago · via Vantaris Security careers page
Protective Agent$20–$28per hour
NTS Security Services in St. Paul is hiring protective agents across the Twin Cities metro and suburbs, full-time and part-time, at $20 to $28 an hour with extra pay for…
- $20–$28/hr, more for special assignments
- Full-time and part-time, Twin Cities metro and suburbs
- Health insurance, 401(k), PTO including parental leave
Full-timeFlexibleState-licensed company
Listed from public posting1 month ago · via NTS Security employment pageMore security jobs in Minnesota4 other Minnesota cities hiring right now4 cities
Minneapolis (3) · Apple Valley (1) · Eden Prairie (1) · Fridley (1)
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Questions guards ask about St. Paul
What license do I need for security guard jobs in St. Paul?
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 St. Paul 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 St. Paul?
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). 1 of the 3 open jobs here list pay: $20 to $28 an hour.
Who is hiring security guards in St. Paul right now?
Vantaris Security LLC and NTS Security Services. 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 companies' own public postings; a free tessura account links through to each company's application.