In Virginia, a Security Guard can earn a rate above the national average pay for Security Guards with a median annual wage of $27,000 (in year 2014 as per indeed.com). A registration is a requirement for unarmed security guards in Virginia. There are several requirements to be met before a security guard license will be issued. As per the Virginia state regulation, an unarmed security officer/courier means, any person who performs the functions of observation, detection, reporting, or notification of appropriate authorities or designated agents regarding persons or property on the premises that individual is contracted to protect, and who does not carry or have access to a firearm in the performance of their duties..