Welcome to High Paying Security Officer Jobs

Discover a curated collection of high paying security officer jobs paying $100K and above. Our platform is dedicated to providing you with an array of excellent job opportunities in the security sector. Regardless of your specific experience and skills, we host jobs from entry-level to executive positions.

Security Officer Roles and Responsibilities

In the role of a security officer, you are tasked with maintaining the safety and security of people, buildings, and assets. The key responsibilities include preventing unlawful activities, reporting incidents, and ensuring compliance with all legislation pertaining to security.

Why Choose a Career as a Security Officer?

A career as a security officer can be rewarding and fulfilling. It offers opportunities for career growth and personal development while playing a crucial role in the safety and security of a business or organization.

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$90K - $120K *

Oversee workforce operations and staffing visibility for a major program. Drive coordination across teams to ensure efficient onboarding and clearance processes while managing staffing actions, risks...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $150K *

Drive compliance automation and risk management solutions for government vendors, leveraging your expertise in federal frameworks to close complex sales with confidence and influence product strategy...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $150K *

Drive your career by leading strategic engineering initiatives that enhance operational excellence, improve performance metrics, and foster cross-functional collaboration to achieve impactful outcomes...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$113K - $160K *

Partner with us to drive business growth by fostering relationships with public sector agencies, addressing procurement challenges, and maximizing account adoption through strategic engagement and sol...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$325K - $350K *

Deliver impactful growth by owning a significant quota, navigating complex sales cycles, and leveraging collaborative strategies to secure enterprise accounts and achieve outstanding results in a comp...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $160K *

Empower strategic supplier relationships by leading governance and performance management initiatives. Drive operational excellence and risk mitigation through data analytics while collaborating acros...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$99K - $164K *

Transform logistics operations through effective management and support. Collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance systems, optimize performance, and ensure seamless integration of logistics soluti...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $150K *

Unlock potential by driving enterprise SAP deployments and enhancing customer success. Serve as a key technical liaison, translating customer needs into product insights while demonstrating Nova's val...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$83K - $99K *

Elevate progress at customer financial systems by improving processes and minimizing fraud risk. Lead project teams in the development and maintenance of payment solutions ensuring accuracy and operat...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$99K - $185K *

Lead the charge in managing project activities for a significant mining remediation initiative, overseeing budgets, schedules, and contractor performance while ensuring adherence to safety and environ...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$221K - $279K *

Lead a dynamic team to enhance privacy engineering capabilities and solutions, ensuring secure handling of sensitive data and fostering a culture of privacy-first product development across the organi...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$229K - $241K *

Lead a dynamic Privacy Engineering team to enhance privacy capabilities, driving solutions that ensure privacy as a core feature. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to influence product developme...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $95K *

Empower surgical success by leveraging expertise in medical sales and technology. Collaborate with medical professionals, conduct training, and drive the adoption of innovative solutions to enhance su...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$76K - $127K *

Grow your career with impactful accounting responsibilities and contribute to financial accuracy in a dynamic multi-entity environment while engaging in process improvements and collaboration...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$83K *

Deliver exceptional technical support and training for Syntegon packaging equipment, enhancing customer satisfaction and driving business growth through installations, repairs, and collaboration with...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$87K - $124K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing application performance and reliability. Collaborate with various stakeholders to support, troubleshoot, and enhance enterprise systems, ensuring seamless op...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $155K *

Unlock innovative compensation strategies to drive performance and attract top talent. Collaborate with Engineering to optimize reward programs and enhance the overall employee experience within a hig...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$77K - $115K *

Drive the development and execution of innovative quality and patient safety strategies across multiple healthcare departments, ensuring alignment with regulatory and operational objectives while enha...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $260K *

Lead technical evolution in fault-tolerant orchestration for enterprise-scale systems, shaping designs and strategies to enhance workflow recovery and resilience across diverse applications and teams...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Shape the future of cyber training by leading the vision and roadmap for a next-generation orchestration platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective execution, prioritizing u...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $130K *

Champion the US talent acquisition strategy, driving full-cycle recruiting for GTM roles, building talent pipelines, and ensuring a best-in-class candidate experience while partnering with hiring mana...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$125K - $180K *

Invent the future of intelligent GTM workflows by leading AI engineering delivery, designing scalable architectures, and mentoring a talented team in a fast-paced environment focused on agentic AI sol...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$83K - $139K *

Support impactful cultural resource projects under NEPA for DoD. Engage in archaeological assessments, compliance tasks, and project management, providing expertise while adhering to federal and state...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Champion end-to-end security across diverse platforms by embedding in engineering teams, driving autonomous CI/CD integrations, and enhancing AI-driven review processes to scale security faster than v...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Join a team that champions customer success by driving strategic relationships, ensuring retention, and enhancing business value for clients through proactive engagement and effective program manageme...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What qualifications do I need for a security officer job?question toggle

    The qualifications highly depend on the type and level of the security officer job. However, a high school diploma or equivalent is generally required. Additional training and certification such as a security guard license might be necessary for some positions.

  • What is the average salary of a security officer?question toggle

    The salary can vary greatly depending on the level of responsibility and the size of the company or organization. However, security officer jobs listed on Ladders are all high-paying jobs of $100K or above.

  • Can a security officer progress to a higher role?question toggle

    Absolutely! Many security officers progress in their careers and take on higher roles such as security manager or director of security.