Cincinnati, OH
Security guard jobs in Cincinnati, Ohio
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 Ohio
A guard with 1–3 years of experience typically earns $16.00–$19.25/hr here (state median $17.20, national $18.28, BLS OES data).
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Armed Security OfficerPay not listed
Royce U.S. Protection Service has current openings for armed security officers in Cincinnati and Dayton.
- Openings in Cincinnati and Dayton
- Current OPOTA 20-hour firearms certificate (a CCL does not count)
- 21+, FBI and BCI background checks
Full-timeFlexibleArmedCurrent OPOTA 20-hour firearms certificateState-licensed company
Listed from public posting1 month ago · via Royce U.S. Protection careers page
Unarmed Security OfficerPay not listed
1st Choice Security and Investigation Services in Cincinnati is hiring full-time and part-time unarmed security officers. It describes itself as a smaller, focused firm…
- Full-time and part-time
- Extensive training at a smaller, focused firm
- Military or current police background valued
Full-timeFlexibleOhio security guard registrationState-licensed company
Listed from public posting1 month ago · via 1st Choice Security employment pageMore security jobs in Ohio9 other Ohio cities hiring right now9 cities
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Questions guards ask about Cincinnati
What license do I need for security guard jobs in Cincinnati?
Ohio doesn't license individual guards. Licensed security companies register each employee with PISGS within 7 days of hire ($40 ID card, BCI fingerprint check, $25 annual renewal). Ohio's Rapback system monitors registered guards for new arrests. Confirm current rules with the Ohio Private Investigator Security Guard Services (PISGS). The Ohio licensing guide has every credential, fee and renewal window.
Do armed security jobs in Cincinnati need a different license?
Armed guards need a Firearm Bearer (FAB) notation requiring an FBI fingerprint check and completion of OPOTA-approved firearms training with annual requalification.
How much do security guards make in Cincinnati?
A guard with 1–3 years of experience in Ohio typically earns $16.00–$19.25 an hour (state median $17.20, BLS OES data). None of the 2 open jobs here list pay yet.
Who is hiring security guards in Cincinnati right now?
Royce U.S. Protection Service and 1st Choice 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. 2 openings are listed from the companies' own public postings; a free tessura account links through to each company's application.