Pay ranges
Security Staffing pay in Columbus.
Here is what security staffing roles in Columbus typically pay per hour. Ranges scale with experience, shift, and certifications, and follow local market rates anchored on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
| Role | Hourly range |
|---|---|
| Unarmed security officer | $15 to $21 |
| Armed security officer | $19 to $27 |
| Access control officer | $16 to $22 |
| Loss prevention officer | $17 to $24 |
| Security supervisor | $21 to $29 |
| Event security staff | $15 to $23 |
Ranges reflect local market rates and scale with experience, shift, and certifications. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What we check for
- state guard card / license
- armed permit where required
- CPR and first aid
Shifts we cover
- day, swing, and overnight posts
- weekend and event coverage
- 24/7 site rotations
Neighborhoods we cover in Columbus
- Old Town
- Riverside
- Hillcrest
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FAQ
Common questions.
How fast can you fill a security staffing role in Columbus?
Most security staffing roles in Columbus fill fast: licensed officers in 3 to 7 days, event teams within the week. We keep a screened bench warm, so we send a short list quickly instead of starting a search from scratch. Call 1-866-888-6111 to brief the role.
What security staffing roles do you staff in Columbus?
We staff unarmed security officers, armed security officers, access control officers, loss prevention officers, security supervisors, and event security staffs for Columbus employers. If you need a role that is not on that list, ask us, because we likely cover it.
What do security staffing workers in Columbus typically get paid?
Pay depends on the role, the shift, and certifications. In Columbus, rates run from about $15 per hour for entry roles up to $23 per hour for the most senior. See the pay table above for role by role ranges.
Do you offer temp, temp to hire, and direct hire in Columbus?
Yes. You can hire someone for a short season, try them out and convert them to your payroll, or hire them directly from day one. We help you pick the option that fits the role and your budget.
What certifications or checks are required for security staffing in Columbus?
For security staffing, the requirements that matter most are state guard card / license, armed permit where required, and CPR and first aid. We confirm right to work and run background and reference checks before placement.
Which areas around Columbus do you cover?
We staff Columbus and the surrounding towns, including Old Town and Riverside. Tell us where your site is and we will confirm coverage.
How does your pricing work for security staffing?
There is no cost to talk to us or see candidates. For temporary work, we bill an hourly rate that covers the worker's pay, payroll taxes, workers compensation, and our service. Direct hires are a one time placement fee. You get the number in writing before you commit.
Do you cover weekend, night, and peak season shifts in Columbus?
Yes. We cover day, swing, and overnight posts and weekend and event coverage, including weekend and peak season coverage. Give us the schedule and we staff to it.
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Security Staffing in Columbus, explained.
The security staffing market in Columbus
Columbus is a market of about 210,000 people where logistics and manufacturing employers hire steadily. The people we place come from Columbus and the towns around it, including Old Town and Riverside.
Employers here compete on pay and on how fast they move, so a slow hiring process loses good people. We keep a screened bench warm so we are not starting from zero when you call.
For pay, the Georgia minimum wage is $7.25, and we build rates that meet or beat what local employers actually pay to keep their teams. Source: U.S. Department of Labor.
How hiring works in Columbus
Every security staffing placement in Columbus starts the same way. We write down the real job: the tasks, the shift, the must-haves, and the pay range.
Then we pull from candidates we already know and screen them for work history, reliability, and the right credentials before you ever see a name. You interview the people you like, and we handle the offer, the paperwork, and onboarding.
Temporary, temp to hire, or direct hire
You can bring people on three ways in Columbus. Temporary covers short term, seasonal, and surge needs, and we run payroll, taxes, and workers compensation while they are on assignment.
Temp to hire lets you try someone on the job before you commit, then convert them to your payroll. Direct hire adds them to your team from day one.
Most Columbus employers use a mix across the year, and we help you pick the option that fits each role and your budget.
Roles, shifts, and what we screen for
For security staffing in Columbus we staff unarmed security officers, armed security officers, access control officers, loss prevention officers, security supervisors, and event security staffs.
We cover day, swing, and overnight posts, plus weekend and event coverage. The requirements that matter most are state guard card / license, armed permit where required, and CPR and first aid.
Every candidate is checked for right to work, work history, and references before they start, so the person who shows up can actually do the job.
Industries we staff in Columbus
Columbus employers in logistics, manufacturing, and healthcare use Langford for security staffing year round.
We know the roles these teams run, the shifts they need covered, and what good looks like in the first two weeks. That is why our placements hold past 30 days instead of turning over in week one.
Why Columbus employers work with Langford
We move fast, we screen for real, and we stay on the file. A short list reaches you in about one business day for most security staffing roles because we keep a bench warm in Columbus.
We carry payroll, taxes, and workers compensation on temporary placements, so the paperwork sits with us, not you. And we check in through the first 30 days, so a placement that wobbles gets fixed early.
Call 1-866-888-6111 to start, or tell us about the role online.