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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$110K - $130K *

Help us lead a dynamic team in executing contract management for government programs. Our ideal candidate will oversee multiple stakeholders, ensuring quality and performance while promoting continuou...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$67K - $108K *

Join us to design and implement comprehensive safety programs for our organization, ensuring compliance with federal regulations while promoting a culture of safety. Collaborate with teams to evaluate...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$112K - $149K *

Join a team that's redefining operations management by driving innovative production strategies and optimizing deployment processes to enhance global fleet efficiency and responsiveness within a fast...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$112K - $149K *

Champion the development and management of Environmental, Safety & Health documentation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create user-friendly policies, ensuring compliance with regulations...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in overseeing security integration projects, managing multi-branch operations, and driving financial performance in a dynamic region, ensuring high-quality installations and client sat...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $130K *

Elevate cybersecurity efforts by managing RMF processes and cloud security for AWS environments, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation for federal projects. Collaborate with engineering teams to sec...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$146K - $194K *

Partner with us to design and implement innovative people systems, driving business efficiency while collaborating across teams to ensure alignment with organizational goals and technology adoption...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $95K *

Optimize safety programs across multiple business units, ensuring compliance with regulations and promoting proactive safety cultures while driving organizational training and development for a safer...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $115K *

Transform safety culture by implementing and monitoring standards across sites, ensuring compliance, and developing initiatives to prevent workplace incidents. Collaborate with teams to uphold safety...

Reposted 4 days ago

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

$83K - $95K *

Join a team that provides security and protective services, ensuring safety for patients and staff while enforcing laws and managing risks in a dynamic healthcare environment. Engage in vital investig...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$88K - $105K *

Transform operations by leading the development and implementation of operational standards. Ensure quality and consistency across markets while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance pr...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $105K *

Oversee the development and implementation of operational standards and SOPs, ensuring consistency and quality across processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support successful change ma...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead operational excellence by developing and implementing standards, managing documentation, and ensuring readiness across markets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive successful adoptio...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead the development and execution of operational standards, ensuring quality documentation and effective change management across teams. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to achieve seamless...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$129K - $171K *

Lead the charge in building a robust security culture through innovative training and crisis exercise programs, ensuring organizational preparedness and compliance across diverse operational landscape...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Lead safety initiatives and foster a culture of accountability and improvement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and operational excellence while protecting personnel and a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $120K *

Lead the enterprise information security strategy by guiding governance, risk management, and compliance activities. Collaborate with senior leadership to protect organizational data and healthcare te...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Lead the development of information security strategies and frameworks. Ensure compliance, manage risks, and protect data while collaborating with executive leadership, IT, and clinical teams to suppo...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing and deploying innovative technical solutions. Collaborate within a focused team to tackle complex challenges in network and systems engineering, ensuring high standards o...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $90K *

Unlock your potential with a high-impact sales role driving innovative security solutions. Engage clients, exceed sales targets, and leverage advanced technology in a thriving environment focused on g...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $150K *

Champion innovation in construction administration, overseeing diverse projects, managing budgets and schedules, and collaborating with teams to deliver impactful results within set timelines and stan...

3 weeks ago

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

$126K - $167K *

Oversee and maintain the SCADA infrastructure for manufacturing systems, ensuring reliability and performance through effective change management and collaboration across teams, while implementing adv...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $145K *

Shape the security landscape by assembling, maintaining, and enhancing high-tech security systems across diverse environments. Collaborate with multiple teams to ensure optimal security technology per...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$75K - $90K *

Elevate your career by ensuring site safety and health compliance on critical projects. This role focuses on risk management, hazard identification, and leading safety initiatives while maintaining pr...

2 weeks ago

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

$88K - $154K *

Champion impactful public affairs initiatives by creating compelling internal and external communications, managing media relations, and executing strategic outreach efforts to ensure effective messag...

2 weeks ago

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

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.