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Security Guard roles can qualify for H-1B sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field, such as criminal justice or security management. Employers in corporate, healthcare, and government contract settings are the most active H-1B filers for this occupation.
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With a network of nearly 200 branches, Loomis armored transportation, cash management centers, and cash inventory vaults keep cash flowing throughout financial institutions and retail businesses across the US. Loomis prides itself on providing employees with opportunities for career advancement and job satisfaction. In fact, many of our company’s managers, vice presidents, and corporate executives started out in the branches as driver/guards and tellers. Our work can be challenging, but the thousands who have stayed with our company for decades will tell you that if you have the desire to learn and the drive to succeed, Loomis is the place to be. Come join our team!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As an Armored Driver Guard, you work with your team to ensure the safe and secure pickup and delivery of cash, coin, and valuables.
Responsibilities:
- Drive automatic armored vehicles and other vehicles on designated routes servicing customer locations
- Service ATMs and Smart Safes
- Service customer stops, including delivering customer change orders and picking up deposits
- Load/unload vehicle cargo including multiple bags and boxes of coins
- Count items, record, and sign for cargo items
- Other duties as assigned by management
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- At least 21 years of age
- At least a 3-year driving record
- Ability to obtain Medical Examiners Certificate via US Department of Transportation approved medical examiners
- A valid firearms permit or ability to pass applicable firearms requirements per the state to which you are applying is required.
Loomis will pay for security and firearms qualifications, licensing and permitting.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Full-time schedule potentially consisting of an average 40 to 50 hours/week, with minimum of 5 days during a 6-day period. Occasional weekend work
- Approximately 90-95 percent of work performed in air-conditioned vehicle within individual compartments (front and rear)
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/JOB QUALIFICATIONS
As part of the qualification process for the Armed Driver Guard position, a Human Performance Evaluation (HPE) is required. This evaluation requires successful completion of testing in the following areas:
Lift:
- 25lbs vertical lift from 10 inches to 66 inches from the floor (1X)
Lift-Carry:
- 18lbs vertical lift from 1 inch to 44 inches from the floor, and horizontally transfer 15ft (4X)
- 18lbs vertical lift from 10 inches to 36 inches from the floor and horizontally transfer 300ft (1X)
- 50lbs vertical lift from 10 inches to 36 inches from the floor and horizontally transfer 2ft (2X)
Push-Pull:
- Horizontally transfer 47lbs of force on a sled (single, non-dominant arm), a distance of 1ft (2X)
Repetitive Coupling:
- Squeeze Jamar Hand Dynamometer requiring forces up to 30lbs / both right & left hands (4X)
Climb:
- Ascend / Descend a step with heights of 16, 21 & 24 inches from the floor (10X)
BENEFITS
Loomis offers one of the most comprehensive employees benefit packages in the industry, which includes:
- Vacation and Sick Time (PTO) as well as Paid Holidays
- Health & Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Plan
- Basic Life Insurance Plan
- Voluntary Life Insurance Plan
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account
- Dependent Care Account
- Industry leading Training and Development
Loomis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.
INTRODUCTION
With a network of nearly 200 branches, Loomis armored transportation, cash management centers, and cash inventory vaults keep cash flowing throughout financial institutions and retail businesses across the US. Loomis prides itself on providing employees with opportunities for career advancement and job satisfaction. In fact, many of our company’s managers, vice presidents, and corporate executives started out in the branches as driver/guards and tellers. Our work can be challenging, but the thousands who have stayed with our company for decades will tell you that if you have the desire to learn and the drive to succeed, Loomis is the place to be. Come join our team!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As an Armored Driver Guard, you work with your team to ensure the safe and secure pickup and delivery of cash, coin, and valuables.
Responsibilities:
- Drive automatic armored vehicles and other vehicles on designated routes servicing customer locations
- Service ATMs and Smart Safes
- Service customer stops, including delivering customer change orders and picking up deposits
- Load/unload vehicle cargo including multiple bags and boxes of coins
- Count items, record, and sign for cargo items
- Other duties as assigned by management
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- At least 21 years of age
- At least a 3-year driving record
- Ability to obtain Medical Examiners Certificate via US Department of Transportation approved medical examiners
- A valid firearms permit or ability to pass applicable firearms requirements per the state to which you are applying is required.
Loomis will pay for security and firearms qualifications, licensing and permitting.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Full-time schedule potentially consisting of an average 40 to 50 hours/week, with minimum of 5 days during a 6-day period. Occasional weekend work
- Approximately 90-95 percent of work performed in air-conditioned vehicle within individual compartments (front and rear)
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/JOB QUALIFICATIONS
As part of the qualification process for the Armed Driver Guard position, a Human Performance Evaluation (HPE) is required. This evaluation requires successful completion of testing in the following areas:
Lift:
- 25lbs vertical lift from 10 inches to 66 inches from the floor (1X)
Lift-Carry:
- 18lbs vertical lift from 1 inch to 44 inches from the floor, and horizontally transfer 15ft (4X)
- 18lbs vertical lift from 10 inches to 36 inches from the floor and horizontally transfer 300ft (1X)
- 50lbs vertical lift from 10 inches to 36 inches from the floor and horizontally transfer 2ft (2X)
Push-Pull:
- Horizontally transfer 47lbs of force on a sled (single, non-dominant arm), a distance of 1ft (2X)
Repetitive Coupling:
- Squeeze Jamar Hand Dynamometer requiring forces up to 30lbs / both right & left hands (4X)
Climb:
- Ascend / Descend a step with heights of 16, 21 & 24 inches from the floor (10X)
BENEFITS
Loomis offers one of the most comprehensive employees benefit packages in the industry, which includes:
- Vacation and Sick Time (PTO) as well as Paid Holidays
- Health & Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Plan
- Basic Life Insurance Plan
- Voluntary Life Insurance Plan
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account
- Dependent Care Account
- Industry leading Training and Development
Loomis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Security Guard
Verify your role meets specialty occupation
H-1B requires a bachelor's degree as a minimum entry requirement for the specific position. Pull the O*NET profile for Security Guard roles to confirm the job zone and degree requirements before applying to employer-sponsored postings.
Target government contract security employers
Federal contractors providing physical security to agencies like the DoD or DHS file H-1B petitions for credentialed security professionals far more often than retail or residential guard companies. Focus your search on this employer category.
Use Migrate Mate to filter verified sponsors
Search Migrate Mate for Security Guard roles filtered by employers with H-1B LCA filing history. This shows which companies have actually sponsored the occupation, cutting out the guesswork of cold-applying to employers unfamiliar with the process.
Obtain CPP or PSP certification before filing
The Certified Protection Professional or Physical Security Professional designation strengthens your employer's specialty occupation argument during USCIS adjudication. Documented credentials tied to a degree field reduce the risk of a Request for Evidence.
Confirm the LCA wage level matches your experience
Your employer must file a Labor Condition Application with DOL before petitioning. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the prevailing wage for your job title and location. A Level I wage on a senior role can trigger USCIS scrutiny.
Account for cap timing in your start date negotiation
H-1B cap-subject petitions are filed in April for an October 1 start date. If you receive an offer outside that window, discuss whether the employer qualifies as cap-exempt or can bridge your status through another authorization while you wait.
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Find Security Guard JobsSecurity Guard H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Security Guard job actually qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
It depends on how the role is defined. USCIS requires the position to qualify as a specialty occupation, meaning it must normally require a bachelor's degree in a specific field like criminal justice, security management, or a related discipline. General patrol or entry-level guard positions rarely meet this threshold. Roles in corporate security, executive protection, or government contract security with degree requirements are more likely to qualify.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Security Guard roles?
Government contractors providing physical security to federal agencies, large healthcare systems with dedicated security departments, and corporate security divisions at technology or financial firms are the most common H-1B sponsors for this occupation. These employers are more likely to define the role at a level that supports the specialty occupation argument. You can find employers with verified LCA filing history for this job title on Migrate Mate.
What documentation strengthens an H-1B petition for a Security Guard position?
Your employer's attorney will need to establish that the job requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field and that your degree matches. Professional certifications like the Certified Protection Professional or Physical Security Professional designation support the specialty occupation argument. Your transcripts, any prior H-1B approvals in similar roles, and the employer's internal job description tying duties to the degree field are all material documents.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new security employer mid-visa?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as the transfer petition is filed with USCIS, without waiting for approval, provided your current H-1B is valid and you've maintained status. The new employer must file a new Labor Condition Application with DOL and a new I-129 petition. The specialty occupation analysis restarts for the new role and employer.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect Security Guard H-1B petitions?
DOL requires the employer to pay at least the prevailing wage for the occupation, experience level, and geographic location listed on the Labor Condition Application. For Security Guard roles, the wage level assigned matters because USCIS sometimes uses a Level I wage designation as evidence the role isn't complex enough to require a degree. Employers typically need to document Level II or above to support a credible specialty occupation claim.
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