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
31,591
Employers
3,762

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payUSD / hour
$20.09Across 22,437 listings
Average starting payUSD / year
$74,928Across 558 listings
Average starting payUSD / month
$10,879Across 16 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote
<1%55 listings
Hybrid
<1%52 listings
On-site
5%1,506 listings

Not specified: 95% (29,978 listings)

Employers hiring include Allied Universal (15,541), Securitas Security Services (798), GardaWorld (707).

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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  • Armed Security Officer

    Ascension Health

    Murfreesboro, TN

    Master High-Stakes Incident Management Drive organizational safety by investigating security hazards and

  • Weekend Security Officer

    Walden Security

    Knoxville, TN

    • $16.5 USD / hour

    Walden Security is looking for a Part Time/Weekend Security Officer position in Downtown Knoxville. This position requires rounds on foot in a large airconditioned/heated building. Must be…

  • Security Guard Full Time Unarmed Emergency Patrol

    Allied Universal

    Memphis, TN

    • $17.42 USD / hour
    • Full-time

    As a Security Guard Full Time Unarmed Emergency Patrol in Memphis, TN , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare, and more. A

  • Security Officer Unarmed Patrol Badge Control

    Allied Universal

    Nashville, TN

    • $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

    Nashville, TN

    Master High-Stakes Incident Management Drive organizational safety by investigating security hazards and docum

  • Armed Security Officer

    Ascension Health

    Nashville, TN

    Master High-Stakes Incident Management Drive organizational safety by investigating security hazards and docum

  • Unarmed Security Officer-1st Shift (CHATT240)

    SEI, Inc. Security

    Chattanooga, TN

    • $15 USD / hour

    Security Engineers is a respected provider of contract security services, operating across multiple States. With our headquarters in Alabama and strategically located Branch Offices…

  • Security Officer- PRN

    State of Louisiana

    Independence, LA

    Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center is seeking a PRN Security Officer to join our team located in the Security Department!

  • Safety Security Officer

    Westhab Inc.

    Queens, NY

    • $19.65 USD / hour

    The Safety Security Officer is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of all clients, staff, and the property at a homeless shelter. Operations within our facility are 24 hours.…

  • Special Response / Flex Security Officer

    GardaWorld

    Odessa, TX

    Ready to suit up as a Special Response/Flex Security Guard

  • Security Guard - 1st Shift

    Arakelian Enterprises Inc

    United States

    • $21.28 to $22.28 USD / hour

    All guards employed by Athens Services are responsible for the security of all property and materials within all company owned facilities. It is expected that every security employee will…

  • Security Officer

    Methodist Hospital Sacramento

    SACRAMENTO, CA

  • Security Officer

    Cooper Norcross University Hospital

    Camden, NJ

  • Patrol Security Officer

    Associa

    Palm Desert, CA

    • $20 to $22 USD / hour

    Associa is looking for a Security Officer to join our team. Officers are responsible for

  • Security Officer - Part Time Armed Patrol

    Allied Universal

    Albany, OR

    • $27.3 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 Patrol Services

    Allied Universal

    Seattle, WA

    • $22.9 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 Full Time Unarmed Patrol - Swing Shift

    Allied Universal

    Portland, OR

    • $19.5 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 Enhanced Part Time Patrol - Non-Driving

    Allied Universal

    Portland, OR

    • $20.7 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 Unarmed Patrol - Full Time Graveyard Schedule

    Allied Universal

    Hermiston, OR

    • $19.5 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 - Part Time Patrol

    Allied Universal

    Burbank, WA

    • $21.74 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 - Inventory Facility

    Allied Universal

    Reno, NV

    • $24 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 Armed Patrol Driver Certification

    Allied Universal

    Houston, TX

    • $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…

  • Security Officer Armed Mobile Patrol Driver

    Allied Universal

    Houston, TX

    • $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…

  • Security Guard Enhanced Armed Patrol Driver

    Allied Universal

    Bryan, TX

    • $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…

  • Safety Security Officer

    Westhab Inc.

    Brooklyn, NY

    • $19.65 USD / hour

    The Safety Security Officer is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of all clients, staff, and the property at a homeless shelter. Operations within our facility are 24 hours.…