Santa Fe, NM
Security guard jobs in Santa Fe, 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 OfficerPay not listed
Same armed officer opening as Condor Security of America's Albuquerque posts, based in Santa Fe: Level II and III armed officers, full-time or part-time, any shift, with…
- 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 Santa Fe
What license do I need for security guard jobs in Santa Fe?
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 Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe?
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 doesn't list pay yet.
Who is hiring security guards in Santa Fe right now?
Condor Security of America, Inc. Every opening is listed above with its pay, shift and license where the company gives them.