Winston-Salem, NC
Security guard jobs in Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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.
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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Armed Security OfficerPay not listed
Armed officer openings with North State Security Group in Winston-Salem. The company requires applicants to be at least 18, a US citizen or resident alien, of good moral…
- Always adding team members
- PPSB unarmed and armed classes with weapons qualification
- No felony convictions
Full-timeArmedNC PPSB armed registration with weapons qualificationState-licensed company
Listed from public posting1 month ago · via North State Security apply pageUnarmed Security OfficerPay not listed
North State Security Group in Winston-Salem says it is always adding unarmed officers. Requirements posted by the company: at least 18, US citizen or resident alien,…
- Always adding team members
- At least 18, US citizen or resident alien
- No felony convictions; no prior PPSB revocation
Full-timeNC PPSB unarmed training and registrationState-licensed company
Listed from public posting1 month ago · via North State Security apply pageMore security jobs in North Carolina4 other North Carolina cities hiring right now4 cities
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Questions guards ask about Winston-Salem
What license do I need for security guard jobs in Winston-Salem?
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 Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem?
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). None of the 2 open jobs here list pay yet.
Who is hiring security guards in Winston-Salem right now?
North State Security Group. 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 company's own public posting; a free tessura account links through to its application.