Explore Security Officer Jobs

Discover Security Officer opportunities for experienced professionals on Ladders. Browse vetted roles with salaries of $100,000 or more, including senior security, corporate protection, and security leadership positions. Employers may use titles such as Security Officer for roles that vary by organization, scope, and level of responsibility, so review each listing for its specific requirements and compensation.

What Security Officers Do

Security Officer responsibilities can range from protecting people, property, and facilities to developing security procedures, coordinating incident response, and supporting risk management. Senior and specialized positions may involve overseeing teams, partnering with business leaders, managing vendors, or helping maintain compliance with applicable policies and regulations.

Skills and Qualifications

Requirements vary by employer and position. Employers may seek experience in security operations, threat assessment, emergency planning, investigations, access control, or team leadership. Communication, sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to respond calmly to changing situations are valuable across many security roles. Some positions may require relevant licenses, certifications, or specialized experience.

Find Security Officer Roles on Ladders

Use Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with salaries of at least $100,000. Compare job scope, qualifications, location, and compensation details to find Security Officer roles that align with your experience and career goals. Because job titles and duties differ across employers, review each listing carefully before applying.

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$81K - $151K *

Join us to lead multi-disciplinary efforts in Asset Protection, ensuring safety and security across multiple locations. Collaborate with teams and external partners to implement best practices and man...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$73K - $92K *

Partner with us to enhance security measures, protect assets, and ensure safety. Lead investigations, manage incidents, and collaborate with law enforcement while implementing strategic security progr...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Drive security excellence by overseeing the industrial security program, ensuring compliance with regulations, and protecting sensitive information at a nuclear facility. Collaborate with agencies and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K *

Join a dynamic team as a Security Director, overseeing client relations, enhancing security services, and ensuring compliance. Drive success through strategic management, data analysis, and effective...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $105K *

Engage in a pivotal role overseeing 24/7 GSOC operations, ensuring safety and security through real-time monitoring, threat assessment, and crisis management. Collaborate with teams to uphold high sta...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Champion security management support for SOF AT&L programs, ensuring compliance and enhancing collaboration with stakeholders. Drive acquisition security activities and documentation to protect mariti...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K *

Champion security operations by conducting prescreening interviews, managing SCIFs, and ensuring compliance with physical security protocols. Play a key role in supporting foreign travel processes and...

Today

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

$80K - $95K *

Transform security protocols as a Physical Security Specialist, overseeing policy development, system management, and inter-agency coordination to enhance safety measures across the department while e...

2 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of security operations by providing strategic leadership and overseeing comprehensive physical security programs to protect personnel and assets across all facilities while managing i...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $97K *

Manage all security operations of a direct supervision jail, ensuring compliance with state laws and standards. Lead correctional staff, enhance facility security, and maintain a safe environment for...

4 weeks ago

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

$105K - $110K *

Empower our clients through exceptional security service management, ensuring operational excellence, client satisfaction, and staff development while fostering strong relationships and compliance acr...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $105K *

Provide security oversight and management for SAP programs, ensuring compliance with regulations and maintaining accurate databases. Collaborate with military and civilian personnel to support USSTRAT...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Champion a holistic facility security program, safeguard vital assets, manage compliance, and lead incident responses while collaborating with federal agencies and executive teams to ensure a secure o...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K *

Transform your career by leading a dedicated team in a critical security role, ensuring effective incident response and proactive threat management to protect vital company assets and support organiza...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$65K - $97K *

Unlock potential by providing critical security support in classified environments. Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop secure information systems, conduct audits, and ensure compliance while...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$65K - $97K *

Lead security initiatives by developing and maintaining secure information systems solutions. Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure compliance and conduct audits, enhancing security measures in...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Pioneer security operations by ensuring compliance and safeguarding launch activities. Join a dynamic team to conduct assessments, support threat management, and manage critical security interfaces th...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Oversee security operations at launch sites, ensuring compliance and managing investigations. Engage with customers and teams for coordination of security protocols during critical launch phases. Supp...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Unlock operational excellence by leading field installation teams to drive customer satisfaction and P&L performance while enhancing collaboration across sales and service functions in a multi-locatio...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$107K - $204K *

Transform security operations by supporting compliance and enhancing processes for multiple programs. Lead security personnel, conduct assessments, and manage classified material to ensure a robust se...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $228K *

Lead the charge in enhancing cybersecurity by driving detection engineering, incident response, and automation. Collaborate cross-functionally to secure cloud architectures and improve operational eff...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$140K - $228K *

Drive security excellence by enhancing detection engineering, incident response, and automation within a cloud-native environment. Collaborate cross-functionally to embed security practices and ensure...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive operational excellence by leading strategic initiatives, enhancing client partnerships, and fostering a high-performing team in a rapidly evolving security services environment. Shape the future...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$129K - $171K *

Champion security operations by monitoring threats, optimizing detections, and leading incident responses. Collaborate across teams to enhance security controls and proactively hunt for anomalies in l...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $143K *

Shape the future of industrial security by executing day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance with DoD and IC programs, and protecting classified information while collaborating with diverse teams t...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Security Officer do?question toggle

    A Security Officer helps protect people, property, and facilities. Depending on the role, responsibilities may include monitoring security operations, responding to incidents, conducting assessments, enforcing procedures, and coordinating with internal teams or external partners.

  • What qualifications are commonly needed for Security Officer jobs?question toggle

    Qualifications differ by employer and seniority. Listings may request security operations experience, communication and leadership skills, emergency response knowledge, or relevant licenses and certifications. Check each job description for its specific requirements.

  • Can Security Officer jobs pay $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Some senior, specialized, or leadership-level security positions may offer salaries of $100,000 or more. Pay depends on factors such as responsibilities, experience, location, and employer. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs at this salary level.

  • Where can I find Security Officer jobs paying $100K or more?question toggle

    Browse Security Officer listings on Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with salaries of at least $100,000. Review each listing for its compensation, qualifications, responsibilities, and location.