Dayton, OH
Security guard jobs in Dayton, 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 is hiring armed security officers in the Dayton area, through its office on Loop Road.
- Current opening at the Dayton office
- OPOTA 20-hour firearms certificate (not a CCL)
- 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
Security Officer$15–$17per hour
Merchants Security Service, a Dayton company that has served the area since 1901, is hiring uniformed security officers for posts in and around Dayton at $15 to $17 an…
- $15–$17/hr
- Full-time or part-time, flexible schedules
- Training for people new to security
Full-timeFlexibleOhio security guard registrationState-licensed company
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Questions guards ask about Dayton
What license do I need for security guard jobs in Dayton?
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 Dayton 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 Dayton?
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). 1 of the 2 open jobs here list pay: $15 to $17 an hour.
Who is hiring security guards in Dayton right now?
Royce U.S. Protection Service and Merchants Security Service. 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.