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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$80K - $100K *

Transform product safety assessments through expert engineering and compliance testing. Collaborate with clients to ensure Life Safety and Security products meet rigorous international standards while...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Oversee airport facilities management, ensuring safety, efficiency, and operational excellence while optimizing staff productivity and collaborating with vendors and contractors for a seamless work en...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$86K - $114K *

Drive end-to-end testing coordination across diverse programs and sites, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective management of test events and comprehensive schedulin...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of security by conducting risk assessments, developing mitigation strategies, and ensuring compliance with industry standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams to uphold...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Explore and lead the secure management of IT systems, assessing vulnerabilities and risks while developing robust mitigation strategies in compliance with NIST RMF and ISO standards, ensuring enterpri...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $157K *

Empower the advancement of electronic security systems through expert design, integration, and maintenance. Collaborate with diverse teams to analyze performance, improve solutions, and enhance securi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$89K - $114K *

Unlock potential by managing complex shipping operations for critical missions, ensuring compliance with regulations while optimizing logistics workflows. Leverage your expertise to enhance project ex...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $102K *

Lead the charge in promoting a safe work environment by analyzing conditions, investigating mishaps, and educating staff on safety procedures to mitigate risks and enhance compliance across all organi...

Yesterday

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

$150K - $180K *

Lead the development and execution of a robust compliance strategy, ensuring adherence to healthcare regulations while fostering an ethical organizational culture and mitigating risks across operation...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's committed to enhancing security operations through proactive incident response, threat hunting, and continuous improvement in a government environment. Your expertise will help safe...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Drive customer satisfaction by leading service teams, optimizing delivery strategies, and ensuring seamless communication with clients for timely service execution and high-quality support...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$107K - $160K *

Drive security excellence at our facility by supervising operations, ensuring safety, and overseeing treatment staff. Play a critical role in fostering a secure environment while managing and evaluati...

1 week ago

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

$72K - $92K *

Elevate operational excellence by leading a motivated team in a dynamic, customer-focused environment. Collaborate daily to enhance security, service, and sales, driving performance while fostering a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$75K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance security measures, analyze data, and ensure compliance. Contribute to critical national programs as you process sensitive information, maintain operational integrity, an...

1 month ago

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

$78K - $250K *

Shape the future of IT systems support by overseeing operations, infrastructure management, and troubleshooting. Be a key player in enhancing client/server/network devices' performance while deliverin...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a high-stakes environment where you will oversee and coordinate security operations, ensuring the safety and effectiveness of personnel and assets while maintaining communication with government...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$158K - $198K *

Lead the advancement of insider threat detection strategies and tools, coordinate with various teams to address security incidents, and enhance overall security posture to mitigate insider risks effec...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$132K - $165K *

Transform insider threat detection by leading proactive measures, enhancing security systems, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to protect sensitive data and respond to high-stakes inciden...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead the enterprise physical security function, shaping strategy and governance to safeguard people and assets across corporate and healthcare environments. Collaborate with departments to ensure comp...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by developing and scaling endpoint security solutions, monitoring threats, and collaborating across teams to enhance enterprise security and compliance in a rapidly evolving technolog...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Champion organizational excellence by coordinating executive schedules, travel, and engagements within government operations. Leverage your expertise to navigate complex stakeholder relationships and...

Today

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

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by managing compliance with security standards across various frameworks. You'll oversee assessments, documentation, and vendor interactions to ensure adherence to government and indu...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$75K - $95K *

Transform security posture by driving vulnerability management initiatives. Collaborate with agencies, conduct assessments, track metrics, and enhance security practices through effective communicatio...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $175K *

Transform healthcare capital projects by overseeing operations planning and readiness, fostering collaboration across departments, and aligning operational goals with strategic objectives for successf...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$140K - $215K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Site Reliability Engineer, spearheading automation and ensuring the reliability of vital services in our internal developer platform, aimed at enhancing software deploy...

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Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 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.