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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$120K - $130K *

Empower clients to master supply chain risk analysis while ensuring compliance in complex regulatory environments. Collaborate with customers to uncover insights and drive engagement through expert pr...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $160K *

Champion automation and scalability by designing cloud infrastructure, managing CI/CD pipelines, and optimizing site reliability. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance performance, security, a...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$106K - $156K *

Empower customer success as you lead the Escalation Management team, tackle complex technical challenges, and drive meaningful outcomes through effective collaboration and innovative coaching solution...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer in Trade Compliance efforts by utilizing your expertise to navigate regulations, ensuring compliance and efficient operations for defense-related projects. Engage with internal teams while pro...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$200K - $280K *

Drive the establishment of a robust compliance framework for a new investment platform, ensuring regulatory credibility, multi-fund governance, and operational efficiency. Collaborate with diverse sta...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$68K - $102K *

Join our team to engineer solutions that optimize system performance and manage customer relationships. Utilize your technical expertise to address complex challenges, enhance reliability, and drive i...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$115K - $140K *

Champion safety and health programs for high-risk construction phases in hyper-scale AI data centers, ensuring compliance and leading initiatives to drive continuous improvement on-site during crucial...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Transform HR operations by building scalable systems for a fast-growing team. Drive efficiency in hiring, payroll, and compliance while enhancing the employee experience and establishing trusted proce...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$86K - $138K *

Join a team that's managing diverse contracts, ensuring compliance, and supporting project managers. You will analyze agreements, develop strong client relationships, and lead problem-solving processe...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$65K - $102K *

Engage in project execution and management to drive success and efficiency. Oversee multiple projects, ensuring profitability and employee management while maintaining high safety standards within a d...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$92K - $166K *

Drive operations at the South Pole by leading winter activities and personnel management during the austral winter. Ensure readiness and effective communication between on-site and headquarters staff...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive operational effectiveness by leading a dynamic team in managing diverse commercial transportation claims while leveraging technology for enhanced performance and compliance. Join us in deliverin...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$117K - $195K *

Support technical delivery and integration of OneStream solutions, focusing on financial logic, reporting, and compliance. Contribute actively to all SDLC phases while ensuring successful project outc...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$75K - $127K *

Join a team that's redefining financial solutions, leveraging OneStream to build custom configurations that enable data-driven decision-making for federal agencies while collaborating with experts in...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$117K - $195K *

Join our team to enhance financial solutions for federal entities using OneStream. As a developer, you'll design and integrate core components and financial logic while ensuring compliance, security...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$94K - $157K *

Unlock potential by joining a team that designs and implements innovative OneStream solutions. Collaborate in developing applications, enhancing UX, ensuring data integrity, and mentoring peers to dri...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$154K *

Transform security processes through cutting-edge AI models, enhancing vulnerability discovery and red teaming efforts. Collaborate across teams to develop innovative tooling that strengthens protecti...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $177K *

Innovate cloud solutions for the Naval Sea Systems, enhancing AWS services through automated deployment, maintenance, and troubleshooting, while collaborating in a dynamic Agile engineering team to ma...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $100K *

Optimize project performance by managing timelines and resources, facilitating team collaboration, and ensuring successful delivery of complex initiatives while maintaining clear communication and tho...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $120K *

Join a team that's transforming communication solutions for critical missions. Collaborate across departments to deliver cutting-edge MIMO radio technologies while engaging directly with customers and...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $210K *

Drive operational excellence across multiple hospitality venues, ensuring financial success and client satisfaction. Collaborate with GMs and corporate functions while leading business growth in a dyn...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by managing medical staff governance processes, ensuring compliance, supporting committees, and developing educational materials to optimize organizational operation in a dynamic heal...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$100K - $120K *

Unlock operational excellence by delivering premium IT managed services, optimizing complex infrastructures, and providing technical leadership. Collaborate closely with a dynamic team to enhance perf...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive independent oversight in branch examinations within Wealth Management, conducting risk-based inspections and ensuring regulatory compliance to enhance supervisory practices and promote a secure...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $90K *

Empower food service excellence by managing department activities, ensuring top-tier customer service, and compliance with health regulations while overseeing inventory and budgets for optimal perform...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

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.