Security guard jobs in the United States (33,060 jobs)

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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

    THE LOSS PREVENTION GROUP, INC.

    Reading, PA

    • $17.97 USD / hour

    About Us: 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…

  • Unarmed Security Officer

    THE LOSS PREVENTION GROUP, INC.

    Jessup, PA

    • $17 to $17.97 USD / hour

    At M1 Global, 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 clients…

  • Unarmed Security Officer

    THE LOSS PREVENTION GROUP, INC.

    Gouldsboro, PA

    • $17 to $17.97 USD / hour

    At M1 Global, 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 clients…

  • Unarmed Security Officer

    THE LOSS PREVENTION GROUP, INC.

    Easton, PA

    • $17 to $17.97 USD / hour

    At M1 Global, 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 clients…

  • Unarmed Security Officer

    THE LOSS PREVENTION GROUP, INC.

    Wind Gap, PA

    • $17 to $17.97 USD / hour

    At M1 Global, 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 clients…

  • Unarmed Security Officer

    THE LOSS PREVENTION GROUP, INC.

    DeKalb, IL

    • $24.4 USD / hour

    At M1 Global, 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 clients…

  • Unarmed Security Officer

    THE LOSS PREVENTION GROUP, INC.

    Bethel, PA

    • $17.97 USD / hour

    At M1 Global, 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 clients…

  • Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Patrol Alarm Support

    Allied Universal

    Charlotte, NC

    • $18.6 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 Armed Patrol Incident Support

    Allied Universal

    Charlotte, NC

    • $29.4 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 Full Time Armed Patrol Protection

    Allied Universal

    Charlotte, NC

    • $29.4 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 – Security - Full Time 8 Hours Evenings 2PM - 10:30PM (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)

    University of Southern California- HS

    Los Angeles, CA

    • $22 to $35.55 USD / hour
    • Full-time

    …is requested by medical staff/employees. Responds rapidly to security emergencies within the hospital or other healthcare settings. While not authorized to carry…

  • Part Time Unarmed Security Officer

    Platinum Group Security

    Jacksonville, FL

    • Part-time

    Are you ready to take your career to the next level with a trusted leader in the security industry? Since 1996, PGS USA has been dedicated to providing exceptional security solutions across…

  • Armed Security Officer

    Ascension

    Murfreesboro, TN

    Master High-Stakes Incident Management Drive organizational safety by investigating security hazards and documenting every detail to ensure accurate high-quality records for

  • Armed Security Officer

    Ascension

    Murfreesboro, TN

    Master High-Stakes Incident Management Drive organizational safety by investigating security hazards and documenting every detail to ensure accurate high-quality records for

  • Armed Security Officer

    Ascension

    Nashville, TN

    Master High-Stakes Incident Management Drive organizational safety by investigating security hazards and documenting every detail to ensure accurate high-quality records for future

  • Director, Business Information Security Officer (BISO)

    ABM US

    Atlanta, GA · Cumming, GA · Dunwoody, GA · Sugar Land, TX · NY

  • Armed Security Officer

    Ascension

    Nashville, TN

    Master High-Stakes Incident Management Drive organizational safety by investigating security hazards and documenting every detail to ensure accurate high-quality records for future

  • Multi-Site Security Officer - Nassau & Suffolk County, NY ($20.00/Hr.)

    Securitas Security Services

    Farmingdale, NY · Garden City, NY · Lake Grove, NY · Manhasset, NY · Islandia, NY · Hempstead, NY · Holtsville, NY

    • $20 USD / hour

    Securitas is seeking dependable, experienced Security Officers to join our team in a multi-site capacity throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties. This is an excellent opportunity for…

  • Security Officer - Part-time Overnights

    GardaWorld

    Syracuse, NY

    • $19.5 USD / hour
    • Part-time

    Ready to suit up as a Surveillance Security Guard?

  • Security Officer - Overnights

    GardaWorld

    Liverpool, NY

    • $19.73 USD / hour

    Ready to suit up as a Surveillance Security Guard?

  • Security Officer - Evenings

    GardaWorld

    Liverpool, NY

    • $19.73 USD / hour

    Ready to suit up as a Surveillance Security Guard?

  • Security Officer - Overnights

    GardaWorld

    Lansing, NY

    • $21.54 USD / hour

    Ready to suit up as a Surveillance Security Guard?

  • Security Officer Unarmed - Richmond Community Hospital

    Bon Secours Mercy Health Inc

    Richmond, VA

  • Security Officer Front Desk - 8:00 pm to 6:00 am

    Guardian Security Services

    Chicago, IL

    • $19.25 USD / hour

    Security Officers needed in Evanston from 8:00 pm to 6:00 am at $19.25 per hour!