Security guard jobs in the United States

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
31,775
Employers
3,761

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payUSD / hour
$20.09Across 22,617 listings
Average starting payUSD / year
$74,747Across 569 listings
Average starting payUSD / month
$10,501Across 17 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote
<1%52 listings
Hybrid
<1%52 listings
On-site
5%1,485 listings

Not specified: 95% (30,186 listings)

Employers hiring include Allied Universal (15,685), Securitas Security Services (792), GardaWorld (734).

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 - Peoria/Decatur/Springfield (IL)

    THE LOSS PREVENTION GROUP, INC.

    Chicago, IL

    • $18 to $19 USD / hour

    Did you know that Security is now a True Valued Profession?

  • Unarmed Security Officer - Saint Joseph, MO

    THE LOSS PREVENTION GROUP, INC.

    Saint Joseph, MO

    • $15 to $22 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 - Part Time - 0.4FTE - 7A-3:30P

    Broadlawns Medical Center

    United States

    • Part-time
  • Ballpark Security Officer

    Philadelphia Phillies - Business Operations

    Philadelphia, PA

    The Phillies are seeking a Ballpark Security Officer to help maintain a safe and secure environment at Citizens Bank Park. This role monitors and patrols ballpark property, controls access,…

  • Principal Facility Security Officer (FSO)

    TRIDENT SYSTEMS LLC

    Littleton, CO

    Position Title: Principal Facility Security Officer (FSO)

  • 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…

  • Part-Time Security Officer for Hotel

    Doyle Security Services, Inc.

    NEWARK, NJ

    • From $18.5 USD / hour
    • Part-time

    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 for Residential Building

    Doyle Security Services, Inc.

    Fort Lee, NJ

    • From $20 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…

  • Full-Time Security Officer for Pharmaceutical Location

    Doyle Security Services, Inc.

    Piscataway, NJ

    • From $19 USD / hour
    • Full-time

    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 Banking Observation

    Allied Universal

    West Haven, CT

    • $19.92 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 EMT Patrol Driver

    Allied Universal

    North Haven, CT

    • $23.16 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 Enhanced EMT Patrol Driver

    Allied Universal

    North Haven, CT

    • $23.16 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 Utility Driving Role

    Allied Universal

    Berlin, CT

    • $20.75 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…

  • Overnight Security Officer - Meriden CT

    Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.

    Meriden, CT

    • $19 USD / hour

    1 year of Security Experience REQUIRED- Military/ Law Enforcement experience may substitute

  • Security Guard

    Trinity Health

    West Hartford, CT

    What to expect as an Overnight Security Guard at Saint Mary Home:

  • Security Officer Armed Banking Observant

    Allied Universal

    New Haven, CT

    • $23.76 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…

  • Reserve Security Officer - $21/hr

    Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.

    New Haven, CT

    Securitas is a global company that offers the most advanced and sustainable security solutions in the i

  • Security Officer Residential Mobile Response

    Allied Universal

    Stamford, CT

    • $20.48 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 Corporate Insurance Campus

    Allied Universal

    Stamford, CT

    • $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…

  • Estates Security Officer PM shift (3:00pm - 11:30PM)

    Estates at Acqualina

    Sunny Isles Beach, FL

  • Mall Security Officer Hiring Event 11/6

    Securitas Security Services

    Atlanta, GA

    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…

  • Temporary Weekend Security Officer

    Securitas Security Services

    Shepherdsville, KY

    • $22.25 USD / hour

    Are you interested in being part of our Security Team?

  • Black Seal High Pressure Boiler License - Security Officer

    Securitas Security Services

    Fair Lawn, NJ

    Black Seal High Pressure Boiler License- Security Officer

  • Reception Security Officer

    Securitas Security Services

    Nashville, TN

    • $19.15 USD / hour

    Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. is the global leader in protective services, delivering specialized guarding, advanced technology solutions, and comprehensive risk management to…

  • Part time Security Officer- Essex County

    Securitas Security Services

    Newark, NJ

    • Part-time