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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  • Data Center Security Officer Hiring Event 10/28/2026

    Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.

    Abilene, TX

    Virtual Data Center Security Officer Hiring Event

  • Security Officer Enhanced Property Protection

    Allied Universal

    Corpus Christi, TX

    • $17 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 - Part Time Patrol

    GardaWorld

    Arlington, TX

    • Part-time
  • Security Officer - Hotel

    Allied Universal

    Fort Worth, TX

    • $18.11 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 Full Time Medical Clinic Mornings

    Allied Universal

    San Antonio, TX

    • $18.4 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 - Hospital Patrol - Taser Carry

    Allied Universal

    Houston, TX

    • $18 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 Flex Patrol Scheduling

    Allied Universal

    Houston, TX

    • $16.34 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 - Concierge Retail Temp

    GardaWorld

    Houston, TX

    • $22 to $24 USD / hour

    Ready to suit up as a Response Security Guard?

  • Security Officer- Unarmed Overnight

    Allied Universal

    Houston, TX

    • $15 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 Armed Patrol Driver Three Year Experience

    Allied Universal

    Houston, TX

    • $22 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 (Fort Lee, NJ)

    Planned Companies

    FORT LEE, NJ

    Planned Companies –Security – Job Description

  • Senior Security Officer

    HealthPartners

    Saint Louis Park, MN

    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…

  • Unarmed Security Officer (Driving Position) for College Campus

    Doyle Security Services, Inc.

    Old Westbury, NY

    • Up to $19 USD / hour

    Doyle Security Services (DSS) is a leading provider of customized security solutions and investigative services. Our team focuses on protecting our clients' people, property, and peace of…

  • Information Systems Security Officer - TS/SCI w/Poly

    GD Information Technology, Inc.

    United States

    Information Security, Network Infrastructures, Organizational Security, System SecurityCertifications:

  • Security Officer - Part Time/On-Call

    Associa

    Palm Desert, CA

    • $19 to $20 USD / hour
    • Part-time

    Associa is looking for a Security Officer to join our team. Officers are responsible for

  • Security Officer (Armed)

    MyMichigan Health

    Midland, MI

    …emergency calls throughout the entire campus and as requested by security supervision. Provides security services to ensure a safe environment for staff and…

  • Security Guard-39878

    Harvard Protection Services, LLC

    Manhattan, NY

    • $20.44 USD / hour

    Harvard Protection Services is one of the fastest growing, privately owned providers of high-quality security services in the United States. Our reputation has been earned among our…

  • Safety & Security Officer (Part-Time) - Ole Red Las Vegas

    Opry Entertainment Group & Ryman Hospitality Properties

    Las Vegas, NV

    • Part-time

    As a Security Officer you'll serve as the front line of protection for our guests, staff, and property, ensuring fans a safe, secure and enjoyable experience at our legendary music…

  • Security Officer

    Allen County Public Library

    Fort Wayne, IN

    • $17.77 to $23.09 USD / hour

    The Allen County Public Library is seeking a Full-Time Security Officer to support our busy downtown Main Library on second shift. In this role, you'll help ensure the safety and security…

  • Hospital Security Guard

    Securitas Security Services

    Richmond, VA

    • $16.5 to $17.5 USD / hour

    Are you interested in being part of our Security Team?

  • Lead Security Officer - Luxury High-Rise (P-FH)

    Securitas Security Services

    San Diego, CA

    • $26 USD / hour

    Securitas is a global company that offers the most advanced and sustainable security solutions in the industry. We are located in 47 countries and have 355,000 employees worldwide and over…

  • Data Center Security Officer - Experience Preferred

    Securitas Security Services

    Buckeye, AZ

    • $20 USD / hour

    The Data Center Security Officer helps maintain a safe and secure environment for our clients by actively monitoring the premises, including access control and patrolling a variety of…

  • Security Agent

    The Jefferson Hotel

    RICHMOND, VA

    The Jefferson Hotel in Richmond, VA is seeking a professional and dependable Full-Time and Seasonal Security Agent to support the safety and security of our guests, employees, and property.…

  • Tactical Security Officer - Campus

    GardaWorld

    St. Paul, MN

    • $19.95 USD / hour

    Ready to suit up as a Tactical Security Guard?