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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  • Information Systems Security Officer 1

    Columbia Technology Partners

    Annapolis Junction, MD

    • $130,000 to $155,000 USD / year

    Columbia Technology Partners is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer 1 to support the execution and maintenance of information assurance programs across systems, enclaves, and…

  • Security Officer

    Fairview Health Services

    Minneapolis, MN

    • $26.07 USD / hour

    Fairview is hiring a Security Officer at our Fairview Riverside University Hospital location in Minneapolis, MN. In this role, you’ll be the calm, confident presence that helps patients,…

  • Temporary Security Officer | The Resort at Papakea

    Columbia Hospitality Inc

    Lahaina, HI

    • $25 USD / hour
  • Security Guard

    Admiral Security Services

    Richmond, VA

    Admiral Security Services was established in 1976 and has consistently grown for over four decades. Today, we service hundreds of locations nationally, provide security coverage to millions…

  • Security Officer Wanted - Evening Shift

    Admiral Security Services

    Norfolk, VA

    Admiral Security Services was established in 1976 and has consistently grown for over four decades. Today, we service hundreds of locations nationally, provide security coverage to millions…

  • Security Officer

    Ralliant

    Hollister, CA

    The Security Officer protects personnel, facilities, and operations at PacSci EMC’s Hollister site by providing armed security coverage, controlling access, conducting patrols, monitoring…

  • Lead Security Officer

    MyMichigan Health

    West Branch, MI

    …emergency calls throughout the entire campus and as requested by security supervision. Provides security services to ensure a safe environment for staff and…

  • Unarmed Security Officer

    THE LOSS PREVENTION GROUP, INC.

    Tempe, AZ

    • $22.9 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…

  • Flex Security Officer

    Securitas Security Services

    Lincoln, NE

    • $18 USD / hour

    The Flex Security Officer helps maintain a safe and secure environment for our clients by actively monitoring the premises, including access control and patrolling a variety of locations.…

  • Armed Security Officer - Retired Police (RPO) Trenton, NJ

    Securitas Security Services

    Trenton, NJ

    • $35 USD / hour

    Must possess a valid Armed Security Officer license or Guard Card (state-specific)

  • Overnight Security Officer

    Securitas Security Services

    Rockville, MD

    • $21.5 USD / hour

    Position Details: Part time, weekends only. Saturday and Sunday from 2000-0800. Will conduct routine security patrols and tours throughout the building property. Will monitor cameras,…

  • Overnight Security Officer - Lakewood,NJ

    Securitas Security Services

    Lakewood, 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 maintaining the overall security of a property. Security officers use many different tactics to…

  • Security Officer-Full Time-Overnight Schedule

    Exeter Hospital, Inc.

    United States

    • Full-time

    Responsible for maintaining the overall security of the organization. Also assists in the transportation of patients and other information as requested. The schedule is as follows: Thursday…

  • Security Officer

    Hilton Grand Vacations

    Koloa, HI

    • $19 USD / hour

    As a Security Associate, you will be providing a safe and secure environment for guests, owners, and team members. Commitment and dedication to our service culture is an expected behavior…

  • Security Officer I

    GWV Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center

    Wilkes-Barre, PA

    Responsible for maintaining safety and security for an assigned area. Maintains safety and security of patients, visitors, and employees; conducts routine patrols of assigned areas to keep…

  • Security Officer I

    GLH Geisinger Lewistown Hospital

    Lewistown, PA

    Responsible for maintaining safety and security for an assigned area. Maintains safety and security of patients, visitors, and employees; conducts routine patrols of assigned areas to keep…

  • Security Officer I

    GLH Geisinger Lewistown Hospital

    Lewistown, PA

    Responsible for maintaining safety and security for an assigned area. Maintains safety and security of patients, visitors, and employees; conducts routine patrols of assigned areas to keep…

  • Security Guard-Unarmed

    Warm Valley Health Care

    Fort Washakie, WY

    Protect. Prevent. Serve. Warm Valley Health Care is seeking a dedicated and professional Unarmed Security Guard to help maintain a safe and welcoming environment for our patients, visitors,…

  • Armed Nuclear Security Officer

    Constellation Energy Generation, LLC.

    Middletown, PA

    • $25.59 USD / hour
  • Information Systems Security Officer

    MANTECH

    Annapolis Junction, MD

    Unlock the secrets of intelligence with MANTECH! Join a dynamic team at the forefront of national security, providing advanced solutions to government intelligence agencies. Since 1968,…

  • Loss Prevention Security Guard - 39918

    Harvard Protection Services, LLC

    Piscataway, NJ

    • $20 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…

  • Loss Prevention Security Guard - 39918

    Harvard Maintenance, Inc

    Piscataway, NJ

    • $20 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…

  • Armed Security Guard - Multiple Locations

    Allied Universal

    Yakima, WA

    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 Distribution Flex

    Allied Universal

    Perris, CA

    • $20.5 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…