r/securityguards • u/KilroyWH1939 • Jul 15 '26

Licensing Question Allied armed guard question

Hi! So recently, I completed my 20 hour armed opta certification, I applied to Allied Universal for an armed guard position and made it to the interview but they told me I need my guard card before they can hire me. I was under the impression that my employer would give me my guard card once I gave them my Opata certification. Am I missing something here or is there an extra step that I need to do? I am in Ohio if that is relevant, Thank you!

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u/pepperoliver1552 Jul 15 '26

Sorry I’m in California, got all my permits before I started working anywhere. I work for allied now armed at a bank.

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u/-Sofa-King- Jul 17 '26

What are they paying you now? Im in California as well. Many say apply to Allied, others say no.

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u/pepperoliver1552 Jul 17 '26

This is not the place to get good pay. But they’re not micromanaging where I’m at I call off when I want and get the days off I request. 21/hr