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 *

Unlock potential by implementing robust data security measures across platforms, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement through risk assessments, encryption, access controls, and incident resp...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $135K *

Innovate the cloud infrastructure landscape by managing Azure operations, optimizing performance, and leading a skilled team. Drive IT excellence and compliance while enhancing user support and collab...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Analyze and enforce security policies while maintaining compliance for information systems. Your expertise will ensure operational security and effective risk management in a dynamic environment, supp...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Drive information security excellence by overseeing security policies, managing risk assessments, and ensuring compliance for classified systems. Collaborate with teams to maintain rigorous operationa...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$92K - $100K *

Unlock exceptional public safety by delivering law enforcement services to the campus community while fostering an environment of safety and respect. Engage in patrols, collaborate with diverse groups...

4 days ago

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

$270K - $290K *

Lead the governance, risk, and compliance program in a regulatedbroker-dealer environment, ensuring SEC/FINRA compliance, maturing frameworks, and driving initiatives with cross-departmental collabora...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$86K - $165K *

Lead a specialized team in managing security protocols for sensitive programs, ensuring compliance with government regulations while overseeing task prioritization and training of entry-level professi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$84K - $112K *

Grow and lead our safety culture while driving operational excellence and mentoring employees. Collaborate on strategic initiatives and ensure adherence to best practices, delivering impactful results...

1 week ago

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

$130K - $160K *

Innovate security solutions at scale by collaborating with engineering teams, leading initiatives, and mentoring engineers to enhance product security and application safety throughout the software de...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $115K *

Empower our site operations as a Security Specialist, managing client relations, ensuring security compliance, and responding to incidents. This entry-level role offers career growth in a fast-paced...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$89K *

Engage in comprehensive Facility Alteration Permit processes, ensuring compliance through meticulous inspection and documentation, while collaborating effectively with stakeholders and addressing proj...

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1 week ago

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

$89K - $134K *

Manage security projects with medium to high corporate priority, ensuring timely closure within scope. Utilize PMI methodology for project tracking and risk management while maintaining excellent cust...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$82K *

Lead civil enforcement initiatives by executing arrests, conducting seizures, and ensuring peace during legal processes with a focus on public safety and compliance with state laws...

2 days ago

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

$86K - $114K *

Unlock your potential as a Personnel Security Specialist, ensuring security compliance and support for sensitive Special Access Programs. Collaborate with stakeholders to manage personnel security pro...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$132K - $221K *

Shape the future of government contracting by safeguarding classified information and coordinating security compliance efforts across industry partners and stakeholders. Deliver expertise in security...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $105K *

Collaborate in a pivotal role providing multi-disciplined security support, ensuring the integrity of sensitive information through classification reviews, access control, and administrative functions...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead and manage construction job sites, ensuring safety, efficiency, and adherence to quality standards. Be accountable for project schedules and organizational aspects while overseeing plumbing, pipi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing mechanical projects by ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. Oversee jobsite operations, maintain schedules, and drive accountability to achieve project success and tea...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join us in enhancing security protocols and compliance strategies while collaborating with cross-functional teams to safeguard AWS infrastructure and improve overall security posture. Lead technical d...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive security initiatives across applications and cloud environments, enhancing compliance and incident response capabilities while collaborating effectively with technical and non-technical teams in...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Elevate workforce planning and administrative operations by leading program development, implementation, and evaluation while enhancing organizational efficiency and achieving mission objectives...

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

$80K - $125K *

Join our team as a Site Safety and Health Officer, managing safety compliance for a historical rehabilitation project. Your expertise in OSHA and USACE regulations will ensure a secure construction en...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $125K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring safety on a historical rehabilitation project. Oversee compliance with OSHA and USACE regulations while conducting audits and briefings to promote a secure wor...

2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Join a team focused on enhancing ITSM capabilities and ServiceNow performance. Lead initiatives to improve data accuracy, streamline workflows, and ensure compliance while driving operational efficien...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Develop and maintain security architectures to protect networks from cyber threats, ensuring compliance with financial regulations while collaborating with IT to assess and reduce security risks throu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 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.