Security guard jobs in the United States (33,588 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
33,588
Employers
3,786

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payUSD / hour
$20.14Across 23,913 listings
Average starting payUSD / year
$74,869Across 581 listings
Average starting payUSD / month
$10,523Across 16 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote
<1%60 listings
Hybrid
<1%53 listings
On-site
5%1,578 listings

Not specified: 95% (31,897 listings)

Employers hiring include Allied Universal (16,673), Securitas Security Services (807), GardaWorld (762).

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 Part Time Patrol Surveillance

    Allied Universal

    Dallas, TX

    • $18.55 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 Flex - Fuqua St

    Allied Universal

    Houston, TX

    • $15.71 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 TWIC Credential Review Driver

    Allied Universal

    Houston, TX

    • $15 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 Full Time Driver

    Allied Universal

    Houston, TX

    • $13.5 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 Driver Badge Services

    Allied Universal

    Houston, TX

    • $13.5 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

    Copper World Inc

    Casa Grande, AZ

    Greets and logs all employees, contractors, and visitors in and out, ensuring compliance with site security protocols.

  • Security Officer Unarmed Patrol Risk Detection

    Allied Universal

    Houston, TX

    • $17.5 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…

  • Armed Security Officer

    Ascension Health

    Austin, TX

    High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required

  • Security Officer (STX 2 DIV 1)

    United Protective Services

    Houston, TX

    • $15 USD / hour

    Must live within 20 miles of 77027 (Houston area)

  • Security Officer - Overnight - 77098 (Operations)

    United Protective Services

    Houston, TX

    • $16.25 USD / hour

    …positive people who want to serve others, and grow in their security careers. In return, we provide training, support, and opportunities you need to…

  • Security Officer - 77019 (STX4 Division 3)

    United Protective Services

    Houston, TX

    …positive people who want to serve others, and grow in their security careers. In return, we provide training, support, and opportunities you need to…

  • Afternoon Security Officer - Galleria Area 77027 (STX 2 DIV 2)

    United Protective Services

    Houston, TX

    …positive people who want to serve others, and grow in their security careers. In return, we provide training, support, and opportunities you need to…

  • Overnight Security Officer – Commercial Property 77043 (STX 2 DIV 1)

    United Protective Services

    Houston, TX

    MUST live within 20 miles of 77043

  • Security Officer - 77024 (Operations)

    United Protective Services

    Houston, TX

    • $16 USD / hour

    …positive people who want to serve others, and grow in their security careers. In return, we provide training, support, and opportunities you need to…

  • Armed Campus Security Officer

    Sussex County Community College

    Newton, NJ

    Sussex County Community College is seeking a part time armed Campus Security Officer. The SCCC Campus Security Officer focuses on providing a safe and secure environment for student,…

  • Security Officer II (Day Shift)

    Rail City Casino

    Sparks, NV

    · Patrol and/or periodically inspect assigned internal and external areas to identify fire and safety hazards and breeches in security.

  • Security Guard-UA

    Win

    Queens, NY

    • $18.87 USD / hour

    Valid New York State Security Guard License required · Valid F02 Fire Guard Certification required

  • Security Guard-UA

    Win

    Queens, NY

    • $18.87 USD / hour

    Valid New York State Security Guard License required · Valid F02 Fire Guard Certification required

  • Security Officer

    CORP - HM Corporate Division - The Methodist Hospital

    United States

    Must have the ability to multi task and function calmly in stressful situations · Must possess strong customer service skills

  • Security Officer

    CORP - HM Corporate Division - The Methodist Hospital

    United States

    Must have the ability to multi task and function calmly in stressful situations · Must possess strong customer service skills

  • Catering Security Agent

    Menzies

    North Charleston, SC

    Must have reliable telephone and transportation

  • Security Officer FT

    Securitas Security Services

    Austin, MN · Albert Lea, MN · Blooming Prairie, MN

    • $18.5 USD / hour

    Must have great attention to detail and remain vigilant throughout shift · Must have a professional demeanor

  • Security Officer - Sand Springs

    Osage Casino

    Sand Springs

    Prior experience in law enforcement, military or civilian security services is helpful. CLEET Security Officer certification or equivalent required (within 6 months of hire) or…

  • Security Officer - DailyPay

    GardaWorld

    Eden, NC

    At GardaWorld, security is more than protecting property - it’s about creating safe, welcoming environments through professionalism, exceptional service, and tactical readiness.

  • Full-Time Concierge Security Officer

    GardaWorld

    Monroeville, PA

    • $13 USD / hour
    • Full-time

    Ready to suit up as a Security Guard in a Concierge post?

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