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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$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of cybersecurity, optimizing security systems, and enhancing operational defense strategies. Drive improvement in security posture and mentor administrators in a co...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$87K - $97K *

Champion campus safety by leading security operations, overseeing personnel, and implementing effective protocols. Drive strategic initiatives and ensure readiness during emergencies while fostering c...

Reposted 4 days ago

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

$129K - $158K *

Empower organizational safety through expert crisis management, business continuity planning, and executive protection services, ensuring personnel readiness while fostering strong collaborations both...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $90K *

Engage with us to lead HR operations across multiple offices, drive recruitment, manage employee relations, and foster a strong partnership with district leaders while ensuring compliance with union a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$69K - $158K *

Champion security protocols by safeguarding sensitive information, leading initiatives, mentoring peers, and navigating complex solutions in a highly regulated environment with little oversight...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$128K - $171K *

Elevate your career by managing compliance programs, including ISMS and audits. Collaborate across teams to drive security initiatives, ensuring alignment with ISO 27001 and SOC 2 standards. Design an...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$163K - $218K *

Shape the future of information security by maintaining and advancing our ISMS while ensuring ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type 2 compliance. Drive collaborations across teams to build effective processes and...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$185K - $225K *

Transform security operations by leading executive protection and investigations. Ensure the safety of high-profile individuals through threat assessment, vulnerability mitigation, and coordination wi...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K *

Elevate safety standards by leading comprehensive health and environmental strategies, ensuring compliance, and fostering a culture of safety across multiple sites to protect employees, clients, and t...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Optimize endpoint management by administering security solutions, patch processes, and compliance metrics. Collaborate across teams to enhance security, streamline operations, and ensure effective dev...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$69K - $129K *

Unlock potential by overseeing security operations for classified facilities, ensuring compliance with regulations and managing complex projects. Collaborate with various stakeholders to enhance proce...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Champion cybersecurity operations by monitoring threats, responding to incidents, and implementing defensive strategies to ensure compliance with DoD policies, enhancing the nation's defense readiness...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Advance your career by managing and securing diverse IT environments, implementing critical security measures, and responding to cyber threats to ensure a robust organizational security posture. Colla...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $135K *

Drive security excellence by overseeing design and implementation of security systems at data centers. Manage projects, coordinate teams, and ensure compliance with security standards to enhance safet...

Today

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

$85K - $115K *

Champion the evolution of security protocols by leveraging advanced threat detection and incident response strategies to enhance a robust cybersecurity posture and ensure compliance with industry stan...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $175K *

Lead profitable growth by spearheading B2B sales initiatives, expanding client relationships, and driving strategic market opportunities to achieve high-value revenue targets in the security services...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $100K *

Champion a comprehensive security strategy for a large nonprofit, overseeing operations, personnel, and emergency preparedness to ensure a safe environment for employees and visitors while serving as...

3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Drive safety excellence across Texas operations by leading health initiatives, ensuring compliance, and fostering a Safety-First culture while actively managing risk in high-stakes environments...

Today

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

$115K - $128K *

Provide expert guidance in Industrial Security, coordinating contractor security processes and ensuring compliance with federal policies. Utilize your knowledge in security databases and reporting to...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $125K *

Shape workplace safety protocols to enhance performance, ensure compliance, and eliminate risks through proactive management and audits. Play a key role in fostering a positive safety culture and coor...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$200K - $230K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of global datacenter security operations. Drive strategic initiatives across Finance, Compliance, and Program execution, ensuring alignment with organizational go...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$74K - $130K *

Optimize office operations and support leaders by performing diverse administrative tasks, managing communications, and enhancing business processes to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in a fast-pa...

1 week ago

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

$175K - $250K *

Explore opportunities to drive new business growth in a full-cycle sales role, collaborating across teams to deliver innovative security solutions that enhance client peace of mind and operational eff...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $250K *

Deliver exceptional business growth by owning the full B2B sales cycle in the technology-driven security solutions sector, collaborating with internal teams to ensure top-notch customer experiences an...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$175K - $250K *

Empower your career with a dynamic role driving business growth in technology-driven security solutions. Manage full-cycle sales to enhance customer security while maximizing your earning potential wi...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.