Las Cruces, NM
Security guard jobs in Las Cruces, New Mexico
1 open position from licensed security companies: 0 posted here directly, 1 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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Armed Security Guard$20–$30per hour
Las Cruces Investigations & Security Advisors is hiring for temporary and full-time guard positions across New Mexico and West Texas at $20 to $30 an hour, with extra…
- $20–$30/hr, more at some locations
- Temporary and full-time guard posts
- Posts across New Mexico and West Texas
Full-timeArmedNew Mexico or Texas Level 3 (armed) guard licenceState-licensed company
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Questions guards ask about Las Cruces
What license do I need for security guard jobs in Las Cruces?
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 Las Cruces 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 Las Cruces?
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). The open job here lists pay: $20 to $30 an hour.
Who is hiring security guards in Las Cruces right now?
Las Cruces Investigations & Security Advisors. Every opening is listed above with its pay, shift and license where the company gives them.