Security guard jobs in the United States (33,060 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
33,060
Employers
3,831

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payUSD / hour
$20.11Across 23,532 listings
Average starting payUSD / year
$74,587Across 579 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%1,557 listings

Not specified: 95% (31,393 listings)

Employers hiring include Allied Universal (16,361), Securitas Security Services (799), GardaWorld (739).

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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  • Unarmed Security Officer - Glassboro, NJ - Weekend Overnight

    Colonial Security Services

    Glassboro, NJ

    • Up to $18.75 USD / hour

    As a Security Officer for luxury off-campus apartments catering to college students, you will play a crucial role in maintaining a safe and secure environment for residents and visitors.…

  • Unarmed School Security Officer - Philadelphia, PA

    Colonial Security Services

    Philadelphia, PA

    • Up to $17.5 USD / hour

    …dedicated and community-minded individuals to serve as School Security Officers-vital members of our school safety…

  • Security Agent - All levels

    GardaWorld

    Council Bluffs, IA

    • $20.4 USD / hour

    Ready to suit up as a Surveillance Security Guard?

  • Security Officer - Patrol Driver - Full Time

    Allied Universal

    Waterloo, IA

    • $19.26 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 Guard - No Experience Required

    GardaWorld

    Cedar Rapids, IA

    • $18.36 USD / hour

    Ready to suit up as a Surveillance Security Guard?

  • Security Officer

    Jushi

    Scranton, PA

    …cannabis industry, the fastest growing jobs sector in the U.S. The Security Officer provides a safe and secure environment for visitors and employees by enforcing Department of Health…

  • Armed Security Officer

    Ascension

    Broken Arrow, OK

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

  • Safety and Security Officer Trainee - Newark-Wayne Community Hospital, Security (Full-Time, Evenings/Nights, Weekends as required)

    Newark Wayne Community Hospital & DeMay

    United States

    • Full-time

    Job Title: Safety and Security Officer Trainee - Newark-Wayne Community Hospital, Security (Full-Time, Days, Weekends as required)

  • Unarmed Security Officer

    MagnoSec, Corp.

    Orlando, FL

    • $14 to $15 USD / hour

    Magnosec Corp is a premier provider of security services dedicated to delivering exceptional safety and protection solutions. We pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence and…

  • Security Officer

    Secureone Security Services

    Elwood, IL

    • From $19.04 USD / hour

    Secureone Security Services is seeking a vigilant full-time Security Officer / Security Guard to join our team. Can you manage access control, patrol properties, and report issues? Do you…

  • Security Guard

    Allied Universal

    Chicago, IL

    As a Security Guard, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, Heal

  • Security Guard - Hiring Patrol Drivers

    Allied Universal

    Racine, WI

    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…

  • Airport Security Officer: Part-Time (Saturday/Sunday)

    Allied Universal

    Honolulu, HI

    • $25.25 USD / hour
    • Part-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…

  • Airport Security Officer: F/T (Friday-Tuesday)

    Allied Universal

    Kailua Kona, HI

    • $25.25 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…

  • Airport Security Officer: P/T (Afternoons)

    Allied Universal

    Kailua Kona, HI

    • $25.25 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…

  • Airport Security Officer: Part-Time (Wed/Thurs)

    Allied Universal

    Kailua Kona, HI

    • $25.25 USD / hour
    • Part-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 Flex

    Allied Universal

    Jacksonville, FL

    • $21.7 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 Custom Protection Armed

    Allied Universal

    Jacksonville, FL

    • $18.96 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 Patrol Access Verification

    Allied Universal

    Albany, NY

    • $22.3 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 Enhanced Part Time Identity Verification

    Allied Universal

    Tampa, FL

    • $17.75 USD / hour
    • Part-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 Enhanced Part Time Unarmed Deterrence Patrol

    Allied Universal

    Plant City, FL

    • $17.75 USD / hour
    • Part-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 Part Time Unarmed Patrol Observation

    Allied Universal

    Tampa, FL

    • $18 USD / hour
    • Part-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 Enhanced Part Time Interior Patrol

    Allied Universal

    Winter Haven, FL

    • $17.75 USD / hour
    • Part-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 - Afternoon Shift

    Toledo Zoo

    Toledo, OH

    …organization where you can work and have fun at the same time. Our Security department is currently seeking a Part Time Security Officer who is passionate about learning new things and…