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 Full Time Patrol Driver

    Allied Universal

    Houston, TX

    • $16.75 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…

  • RMF Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

    COLSA Corporation

    Albany, GA

    COLSA is seeking an experienced RMF Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to join our team and play a critical role in supporting cybersecurity and Risk Management Framework (RMF)…

  • Unarmed Security Officer (Driving Position)

    Doyle Security Services, Inc.

    Whitestone, NY

    • Up to $18.5 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…

  • Security Officer - Unarmed

    PalAmerican Security

    Quincy, MA

    • $19.5 USD / hour

    PalAmerican Security - Unarmed Security Guard

  • 2026-2027 Anticipated Opening, Security Officer

    Englewood Public School District

    Englewood, NJ

    2026-2027 Anticipated Opening, Security Officer (Full-Time, 10-Month Position with Benefits)

  • Tactical Security Officer

    GardaWorld

    St.Louis, MO

    • $22.63 USD / hour

    Ready to suit up as a Tactical Security Guard?

  • Surveillance Security Officer

    GardaWorld

    Baltimore, MD

    • $18.54 USD / hour

    Ready to suit up as a Surveillance Security Guard?

  • Security Officer - Open Interviews 11/05 9AM - 1PM

    Securitas Security Services

    Maryland Heights, MO

    • $18 USD / hour

    Security Officer - Open Interviews - Full Time

  • Armed Security Officer

    University of Tulsa

    Tulsa, OK

    The Museum Armed Security Officer will report directly to the Museum Security Manager and under the supervision of the Museum Unarmed Security Officer – Shift Lead, will be responsible for…

  • Unarmed Security Officer

    University of Tulsa

    Tulsa, OK

    The Museum Unarmed Security Officer will report directly to the Museum Security Manager and under the supervision of the Museum Unarmed Security Officer – Shift Lead, will be responsible…

  • Security Officer Unarmed - Overnight

    Allied Universal

    Macon, GA

    • $17.25 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…

  • Security Guard Full Time Access Oversight

    Allied Universal

    Alpharetta, GA

    • $18.5 USD / hour
    • Full-time

    As a Security Guard Full Time Access Oversight in Alpharetta, GA , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Chemical/Petrochemical, and

  • Adventureland Park 2027 - Security Agent (Nights)

    Festival Fun Parks, LLC

    Altoona, IA

  • Adventureland Park 2027 - Security Agent (Days)

    Festival Fun Parks, LLC

    Altoona, IA

  • Security Officer Armed Patrol Customer Care

    Allied Universal

    Atlanta, GA

    • $20.55 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 (Harrah's Joliet)

    Caesars Entertainment

    Joliet, IL

    • $18 USD / hour

    Our Security Officers create a warm, safe, and welcoming environment where guests can relax and enjoy an unforgettable experience. In this dynamic role, you’ll be at the heart of the action…

  • Armed Security Agent

    GLOBAL OPS

    New York · Brooklyn, NY · New York, NY · Queens, NY

    • $28 to $36 USD / hour

    BEFORE YOU APPLY, THIS IS AN ARMED SECURITY AGENT POSITION.

  • Unarmed Security Agent

    GLOBAL OPS

    New York · Brooklyn, NY · New York, NY · Queens, NY

    • $20 to $26 USD / hour

    You're not looking for just another unarmed security job. You're looking for a company that values professionalism, rewards reliability, and trusts its Unarmed Security Agents to protect…

  • Security Guard (Trucking Facility) - 39863

    Harvard Maintenance, Inc

    Kearny, NJ

    • $17 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…

  • Trucking Facility Security Guard - 39865

    Harvard Maintenance, Inc

    Kearny, NJ

    • $17 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…

  • Trucking Facility Security Guard - 39865

    Harvard Protection Services, LLC

    Kearny, NJ

    • $17 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…

  • Security Guard (Trucking Facility) - 39863

    Harvard Protection Services, LLC

    Kearny, NJ

    • $17 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…

  • Security Officer: ConocoPhillips World Headquarters

    DUS Website

    Houston, TX

    Under limited supervision, the Security Officer provides security and protection of work site(s), personnel and assets at the assigned job site. Enforces safety and security measures,…

  • Part Time Security Officer Sat/Sun 4pm-12am

    Comstock

    Rockville, MD

    • Part-time

    The Security Officer for ParkX Management ensures that the facility is run smoothly, safely, cleanly, and is a good experience for residents, tenants, and guests.

  • Security Officer Retail Mobile Observation

    Allied Universal

    New Haven, CT

    • $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…