Security guard jobs in the United States (33,119 jobs)
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Hiring at a glance
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- 33,119
- Employers
- 3,772
Advertised starting pay
- Average starting payUSD / hour
- $20.10Across 23,584 listings
- Average starting payUSD / year
- $74,856Across 578 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%1,573 listings
Not specified: 95% (31,436 listings)
Employers hiring include Allied Universal (16,395), Securitas Security Services (798), GardaWorld (738).
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 Unarmed Patrol
Allied Universal
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…
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Security Officer Full Time Weekdays Overnight
Allied Universal
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…
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Security Officer Commercial Building Area Patrol
Allied Universal
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…
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Security Officer Full Time Access Monitoring
Allied Universal
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…
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Security Officer Evening Patrol
Allied Universal
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…
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Security Officer Warehouse Area Patrol
Allied Universal
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…
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Security Officer Afternoon Access Control
Allied Universal
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…
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Armed Security Officer Full Time Patrol
Allied Universal
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…
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Security Officer Full Time Patrol Driver
Allied Universal
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…
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RMF Information System Security Officer (ISSO)
COLSA Corporation
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)…
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Unarmed Security Officer (Driving Position)
Doyle Security Services, Inc.
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…
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2026-2027 Anticipated Opening, Security Officer
Englewood Public School District
2026-2027 Anticipated Opening, Security Officer (Full-Time, 10-Month Position with Benefits)
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Security Officer - Open Interviews 11/05 9AM - 1PM
Securitas Security Services
Security Officer - Open Interviews - Full Time
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Armed Security Officer
University of Tulsa
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…
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Unarmed Security Officer
University of Tulsa
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…
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Security Officer Unarmed - Overnight
Allied Universal
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…
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Security Guard Full Time Access Oversight
Allied Universal
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
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Adventureland Park 2027 - Security Agent (Nights)
Festival Fun Parks, LLC
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Adventureland Park 2027 - Security Agent (Days)
Festival Fun Parks, LLC
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Security Officer Armed Patrol Customer Care
Allied Universal
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…
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Security Officer (Harrah's Joliet)
Caesars Entertainment
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…
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