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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  • Security Officer - 1st Shift

    First Class Security

    Nashville, TN

    We are looking for a competent Security Officer to undertake the surveillance of our premises and protection of the staff and guests.

  • Campus Security Officer I

    J.B. Hunt Transport

    Lowell, AR

    Under routine supervision, this position is responsible for maintaining the security, safety, and well-being of all personnel and visitors at corporate (NWA) locations. The incumbent will…

  • Security Officer Driver Property Monitoring

    Allied Universal

    Little Rock, AR

    • $16.4 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 Agent - Full-Time

    Grande Colonial / NINE-TEN Restaurant

    La Jolla, CA

    • $23 USD / hour
    • Full-time
  • Assistant Facility Security Officer (Assistant FSO)

    Huntsville, AL

    Reports to: Facility Security Officer (FSO); Director Corporate Security

  • Unarmed Security Guard- Hiring Event

    PalAmerican Security

    Talladega, AL

    Having an active Alabama Security Guard License is STRONGLY PREFERRED!! Must have previous security experience or hospital experience! Bring two forms of ID and copy of guard license with…

  • Information Systems Security Officer

    CACI

    Austin, TX · Austin

    Job Title: Information Systems Security Officer

  • Professional Transit Security Officer (Auxiliary Role)

    Marksman Security LLC

    San Bernardino, CA

    • $19.75 USD / hour

    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…

  • Global Security - Security Officer

    JPMC page

    New York, NY · NY

    At JPMorganChase, the safety of our employees, clients, and assets is a top priority - and our Global Security team is at the heart of making that happen. If you're a security professional…

  • Experienced Security Officer PT

    Securitas Security Services

    Bloomington, MN · Edina, MN

    • $20.95 to $21.6 USD / hour

    The 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 locations. They…

  • Flex Security Officer

    Securitas Security Services

    Saint Paul, MN

    • $20.8 to $21.65 USD / hour

    The Flex 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 locations.…

  • Public Safety (Security) Officer - Unarmed

    Aurora Health Care Southern Lakes, Inc.

    United States

    Provides security services with a customer-service approach, focusing on professionalism, fairness, and compassion even in challenging circumstances and in accordance with policies,…

  • Campus Security Officer-Security Services Department

    Poudre School District

    FORT COLLINS, CO

    • $24.35 to $27.27 USD / hour
  • Security Officer

    HopeHealth Inc

    Florence, SC

    Reporting to the Security Manager, the Security Officer will be responsible for a variety of tasks and functions that involve the safety and security of HopeHealth staff, patients, and…

  • Dispatch Security Guard

    GardaWorld

    Kansas City, MO

    • $18.57 USD / hour

    Ready to suit up as a Surveillance Security Guard?

  • Security Guard

    Admiral Security Services

    Washington, DC

    Admiral Security Services was established in 1976 and has consistently grown for over four decades. Today, we service hundreds of locations nationally, provide security coverage to millions…

  • Unarmed Security Guard

    STRATEGIC SECURITY CORP

    Lima, OH, OH

    • $20 USD / hour

    Strategic Security (SSC) is a nationwide leading provider of security guard services, executive protection, bomb dog, intelligence, consulting, investigative services.

  • Info System Security Officer (ISSO)

    AMERICAN SYSTEMS

    Ashburn, VA

    • $110,800 to $185,100 USD / year

    …Analysis, and Training. We are seeking an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to support a Network Operations Center Network Management Support Services. The ISSO will serve as a…

  • Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

    IntelliDyne

    Washington, DC

    Work as part of the IT Security Support Team which manages and operates an information systems security program for a U.S. government customer. The successful candidate will:

  • Security Officer Hospital Setting Full Time Overnights

    Allied Universal

    Petersburg, VA

    • $18.8 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…

  • VA Security Officer- Overnight

    GardaWorld

    Ashburn, VA

    • From $22.4 USD / hour

    Ready to suit up as a Surveillance Security Guard?

  • Security Officer Unarmed Full Time Weekdays

    Allied Universal

    Charlottesville, VA

    • $22 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 Part Time Afternoons

    Allied Universal

    Richmond, VA

    • $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…

  • Unarmed Security Guard

    PalAmerican Security

    Vancouver, WA

    • $20.5 USD / hour

    PalAmerican Security - Unarmed Security Guard

  • Security Officer Flex / Business Park $28.90

    ProGuard Security Services

    San Jose, CA

    Join ProGuard Security Services – A Leader in Security Excellence