Security guard jobs in the United States (32,954 jobs)

Find security guard jobs across the United States. Choose a place, compare current openings and read the employer’s requirements.

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs
32,954
Employers
3,829

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payUSD / hour
$20.09Across 23,422 listings
Average starting payUSD / year
$74,504Across 580 listings
Average starting payUSD / month
$11,223Across 15 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote
<1%57 listings
Hybrid
<1%53 listings
On-site
5%1,563 listings

Not specified: 95% (31,281 listings)

Employers hiring include Allied Universal (16,277), Securitas Security Services (797), GardaWorld (737).

Sources & calculation notes

These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

Security guard jobs in the United States

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  • Security Officer Lead

    Ascension

    Oshkosh, WI

    Serve as team leader for assigned security officers to ensure a safe environment for staff and visitors.

  • Security Officer Full-Time Getzville

    GardaWorld

    Getzville, NY

    • $19.5 USD / hour
    • Full-time
  • Security Guard - Flexible Schedule

    GardaWorld

    Longmont, CO

    • $19.25 to $25 USD / hour

    Ready to suit up as a Flexible Security Guard

  • Response Security Officer

    GardaWorld

    Tampa, FL

    • $18.5 USD / hour

    Ready to suit up as a Response Security Guard?

  • Security Officer (Unarmed)

    Tarian

    Brownsville, TX

    • $14.3 USD / hour

    …inclusive and dynamic environment. You will provide direct security and related public…

  • Security Officer I

    DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital

    Detroit, MI

  • Unarmed Security Guard

    STRATEGIC SECURITY CORP

    Oswego, NY

    • $21 USD / hour

    As an Unarmed Security Guard, you will be responsible for providing a visible security presence and maintaining a safe and secure environment within a government, corporate, retail, or…

  • Unarmed Security Officer Hiring Event

    Marksman Security LLC

    Bowling Green, OH

    Marksman Security is built on serving our clients and building careers – just like yours. We are trusted by some of the most well-known companies and properties in the country while…

  • Unarmed Security Officer

    THE LOSS PREVENTION GROUP, INC.

    Greenwood, IN

    At Metro One LPSG, we are reshaping the security industry with a dynamic, service-driven approach. We are proud to provide top-tier security and loss prevention services to our valued…

  • Security Officer Armed Casino Too

    Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma

    Broken Bow, OK

    • $18 USD / hour

    Job Purpose or Objective(s): The Armed Security Officer is responsible for the protection of all property of the Choctaw Nation, rendering lifesaving aid when needed, operating under high…

  • Armed Security Officer

    Ascension Health

    Broken Arrow, OK

    Resolve security incidents through thorough investigation and clear documentation, ensuring a safe and transparent record of all site

  • Security Officer - Full Time - Day

    Hackensack Meridian Health

    Manahawkin, NJ

    • From $20.68 USD / hour
    • Full-time
  • Security Officer (Taser)

    Tarian

    Denver, CO

    • $22.06 USD / hour

    …inclusive and dynamic environment. You will provide direct security and related public…

  • Security Officer Foot Patrol

    GardaWorld

    King Of Prussia, PA

    • $22 USD / hour

    We're seeking experienced, detail driven security professionals who take pride in vigilance, presentation, performance and leadership. As a Foot Patrol Security Officer, you'll be the…

  • Security Guard Full Time Patrol Position

    Allied Universal

    Rosemount, MN

    • $23.25 USD / hour
    • Full-time

    Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and…

  • Security Officer Armed Reception Desk

    Allied Universal

    Bloomington, MN · Saint Paul, MN · Minneapolis, MN

    • $19 USD / hour

    Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and…

  • Security Guard

    The Good Bread Company

    Minneapolis, MN

    • $17 to $20 USD / hour

    The Good Bread Company is looking for a motivated, hard-working, and skilled Security Guard to join our team! The Security Guard will be asked to utilize their experience with surveillance…

  • Senior Security Officer

    Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital

    Saint Louis Park, MN

    • $24.04 to $36.06 USD / hour

    Park Nicollet is hiring a Senior Security Officer at Methodist Hospital. The Senior Security Officer performs all duties of a Security Officer while serving as a primary Field Training…

  • Security Officer Lead

    Ascension

    Oshkosh, WI · Milwaukee, WI

  • Security Officer

    Ascension

    Milwaukee, WI

    Maintain safety and security across the premises through routine patrols, access control, and prompt threat response.

  • Lead Security Officer - Horseshoe

    Caesars Entertainment

    Council Bluffs, IA

    The Security Officer's main function is to provide a friendly and safe environment for our guests and team members while protecting company assets.

  • Security Guard Security Patrol

    Allied Universal

    North Salt Lake, UT

    • $21.65 USD / hour

    As a Security Guard Security Patrol in North Salt Lake, UT , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Chemical/Petrochemical, and more.

  • Security Guard Property Inspection

    Allied Universal

    Draper, UT

    • $21 USD / hour

    As a Security Guard Property Inspection in Draper, UT , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries. Join a leading team where flexibility meets op

  • Security Officer Patrol Log keeping

    Allied Universal

    Sandy, UT

    • $20 USD / hour

    Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and…

  • Security Officer - DoD Cleared Escort

    Allied Universal

    Salt Lake City, UT

    • $23.13 USD / hour

    Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and…