Security Officer: pay, skills & FAQs

Typical US pay for a security officer is about $17–$23 per hour (roughly $35K–$48K a year full time). Pay depends on location, experience, shift and employer. Each listing on Click2Job shows the employer's pay when they share it.

A high school diploma and a state guard card/license.

The skills that come up most in security officer job descriptions are: Patrols, Incident reports, Access control, De-escalation, CCTV monitoring, Alertness. Put the ones you have near the top of your resume, using the same words the job post uses.

There are 38 security officer jobs open on Click2Job right now, including 2 remote or work-from-home roles. Listings update every hour.

Right now the most openings are in Rosamond, CA; Remote, RE; Mojave, CA. You can search any city or choose "Remote".

Employers with open security officer roles right now include Clark International, Transportation Security Administration, Clearance Jobs, Airport Security Careers.

Many employers hire entry-level candidates, especially if you can show related skills, volunteer work, or a certification. Search "entry level security officer" and look for listings that mention training.

Click Apply on any listing. You don't need an account. For jobs posted directly on Click2Job you can upload your resume right on the job page; other listings take you to the employer's application.