Albuquerque, NM
Security guard jobs in Albuquerque, New Mexico
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 New Mexico
A guard with 1–3 years of experience typically earns $19.00–$23.25/hr here (state median $20.83, national $18.28, BLS OES data).
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Security OfficerPay not listed
TriStar Security Services is looking for security officers for its contracts in the Albuquerque metro. It welcomes active and retired police officers and military…
- Contracts in the Albuquerque metro
- Full-time, part-time or event work
- Armed or unarmed certification
Full-timeFlexibleState security officer certification (armed or unarmed)State-licensed company
Listed from public posting1 month ago · via TriStar Security careers pageSecurity Officer$20–$22per hour
COPS Global, an Albuquerque security company, is hiring security officers at $20 to $22 an hour, with an extra $1 an hour on graveyard. It promises guaranteed 40-hour…
- $20–$22/hr, plus $1/hr on graveyard
- Guaranteed 40-hour weeks, 8-hour shifts, 2 days off
- 80% of medical premiums paid; 401(k) with 4% match
Full-timeNew Mexico security guard licenceState-licensed company
Listed from public posting1 month ago · via COPS Global careers page
Armed Security OfficerPay not listed
Condor Security of America is hiring Level II and III armed security officers in Albuquerque, full-time and part-time, with every shift open and a hiring bonus for…
- Full-time and part-time, all shifts open
- Hiring bonus for eligible candidates
- Health, dental and vision options, retirement plan
Full-timeFlexibleArmedNew Mexico armed security officer licence, Level II and IIIState-licensed company
Listed from public posting1 month ago · via Condor Security New Mexico careers pageMore security jobs in New Mexico2 other New Mexico cities hiring right now2 cities
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Questions guards ask about Albuquerque
What license do I need for security guard jobs in Albuquerque?
New Mexico registers guards in three levels through the Regulation and Licensing Department: Level 1 (unarmed, 8 hours of in-person training), Level 2 (non-firearm weapons, 20 more hours plus weapon training), and Level 3 (firearms, 16 more hours, firearm certification and a psychological evaluation). Every level has a department jurisprudence exam, and registrations run three years. The entry-level credential is the Security Guard Level 1 (Unarmed), with 8 hours of state-required training and a state exam. Confirm current rules with the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department, Private Investigations Board. The New Mexico licensing guide has every credential, fee and renewal window.
Do armed security jobs in Albuquerque need a different license?
Level 2 covers non-firearm weapons (baton, OC spray, electronic control devices): 20 hours of training plus approved weapons instruction, with the same 18+ minimum as Level 1. Level 3 (firearms) adds 16 more hours, a psychological evaluation and firearm certification renewed every year, and requires age 21+ (NMSA 61-27B-16 to 61-27B-18; 16.48.4.8 NMAC).
How much do security guards make in Albuquerque?
A guard with 1–3 years of experience in New Mexico typically earns $19.00–$23.25 an hour (state median $20.83, BLS OES data). 1 of the 3 open jobs here list pay: $20 to $22 an hour.
Who is hiring security guards in Albuquerque right now?
TriStar Security Services LLC, COPS Global and Condor Security of America, Inc. Every opening is listed above with its pay, shift and license where the company gives them.