Charlotte, NC
Security guard jobs in Charlotte, North Carolina
5 open positions from licensed security companies: 0 posted here directly, 5 listed from the companies' own postings with a link to apply. No recruiter layer.
What guards make in North Carolina
A guard with 1–3 years of experience typically earns $15.75–$19.00/hr here (state median $16.83, national $18.28, BLS OES data).
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Security OfficerPay not listed
Majestic Security Services in Charlotte says it has immediate openings for security officers on all shifts across Charlotte, Concord, Gastonia, Monroe and surrounding…
- Immediate openings on all shifts
- Charlotte, Concord, Gastonia, Monroe and nearby
- Full-time or part-time hours to suit you
Full-timeFlexibleNC PPSB registrationState-licensed company
Listed from public posting1 month ago · via Majestic Security employment page
Security AgentPay not listed
Simpson Protective Services, an Atlanta-based firm licensed in North Carolina, says it is hiring armed and unarmed security agents for Charlotte alongside its Georgia…
- Hiring armed and unarmed agents in NC, GA and TN
- Executive protection, events, retail, film-production and construction posts
- Company also runs armed-security training in GA and TN
Full-timeNC PPSB registration (armed or unarmed)State-licensed company
Listed from public posting1 month ago · via Simpson Protective Services employment page
Security OfficerPay not listed
Imperial Security, a Memphis-headquartered firm founded in 1968 with branches nationwide, lists immediate openings for security officers and armed guards in Charlotte…
- Immediate openings, all hours and shifts
- Uniforms furnished
- Rapid advancement opportunities
Full-timeFlexibleNC PPSB registration (armed cert preferred)State-licensed company
Listed from public posting1 month ago · via Imperial Security employment pageArea Shift Supervisor$22per hour
Third-shift area supervisor covering Harrisburg Security's Charlotte-area accounts: Thursday through Monday, midnight to 8am, 40 hours, starting at $22 an hour paid…
- $22/hr, paid weekly
- Thursday to Monday 12am–8am; Tue and Wed off
- 1+ year security and supervisory experience
Full-timeNight shiftNC PPSB unarmed registrationState-licensed company
Listed from public posting1 month ago · via Harrisburg Security careers pageArmed Security Supervisor$25per hour
Harrisburg Security has an armed post in Charlotte near Billy Graham Parkway and I-85 at $25 an hour, paid weekly, on a fixed 40-hour week: Saturday and Sunday 7am to…
- $25/hr, paid weekly
- Sat–Sun 7am–3pm plus Tue–Thu 3pm–11pm; Mon and Fri off
- Company pays background checks and state registration fees
Full-timeRotatingArmedNC armed registration; own duty handgunState-licensed company
Listed from public posting1 month ago · via Harrisburg Security careers pageMore security jobs in North Carolina4 other North Carolina cities hiring right now4 cities
Harrisburg (3) · Greensboro (2) · Winston-Salem (2) · Raleigh (1)
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Questions guards ask about Charlotte
What license do I need for security guard jobs in Charlotte?
North Carolina registers guards through the Private Protective Services Board, with the employer filing the registration. Unarmed guards complete 4 hours of training before their first post and the full 16-hour course within 30 days of permanent employment; armed guards add a 20-hour armed course. Registrations renew every year. Confirm current rules with the North Carolina Private Protective Services Board (PPSB). The North Carolina licensing guide has every credential, fee and renewal window.
Do armed security jobs in Charlotte need a different license?
Armed guards (18+; 21+ to carry concealed) complete both the 16-hour unarmed and 20-hour armed courses, qualify at 80% on the range with their duty weapon, and take a 4-hour recertification course within 180 days of each annual renewal.
How much do security guards make in Charlotte?
A guard with 1–3 years of experience in North Carolina typically earns $15.75–$19.00 an hour (state median $16.83, BLS OES data). 2 of the 5 open jobs here list pay: $22 to $25 an hour.
Who is hiring security guards in Charlotte right now?
Majestic Security Services, Inc., Simpson Protective Services, LLC, Imperial Guard and Detective Service, Inc. and Harrisburg Security, 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. 5 openings are listed from the companies' own public postings; a free tessura account links through to each company's application.