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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$100K - $120K *

Join us in leading operational excellence at a high-traffic venue. Oversee daily operations, enhance sustainability, and ensure event readiness, while driving team performance and financial success in...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$99K *

Help us prepare individuals for reentry into communities, overseeing correctional program implementation and providing guidance on case management practices to enhance public safety and welfare within...

Yesterday

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

$107K *

Support the correctional environment, ensuring security and guiding inmates' reentry through effective case management and policy implementation at a federal correctional institution...

Yesterday

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

$110K *

Engage in transforming lives by managing casework and programs in a federal correctional environment, ensuring safety and successful reintegration of individuals into the community...

Yesterday

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

$89K - $175K *

Advance security operations by safeguarding classified information and technologies. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with national standards while gaining hands-on industrial security expe...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Join a team dedicated to enhancing construction site security across North America. As a Construction Security Program Manager, you'll implement security best practices, ensuring compliance and addres...

Yesterday

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

$148K - $201K *

Optimize mission-critical IT operations by ensuring systems security and performance. Lead initiatives for enhancement of network and software capabilities while delivering actionable intelligence wit...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$98K - $115K *

Champion innovative information security solutions in a collaborative role supporting intelligence operations. Engage with IT systems, conduct security audits, and enhance security measures to pave th...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Make your mark at the forefront of CBRNE incident response by leading programs, managing specialized teams, and ensuring compliance. Drive strategic operations while fostering a culture of excellence...

1 week ago

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

$90K - $95K *

Unlock potential by delivering vital medical assistance and claims management services globally. Collaborate with a small team, leverage your clinical expertise, and effectively communicate with inter...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Pioneer comprehensive risk management strategies for a high-impact program, guiding leadership through risk assessments, analytics, and compliance. Collaborate across teams to ensure informed decision...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$83K *

Drive a culture of safety by providing essential EH&S support across operational areas, performing audits, and coaching personnel to enhance safety compliance and performance within diverse industrial...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $125K *

Partner with us to drive account development and sales of security integration services, focusing on building relationships, creating proposals, and closing deals while enhancing customer value across...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$209K - $324K *

Champion resource mobilization by building a strategic pipeline of investable opportunities, ensuring alignment between priorities and capital needs while facilitating partnerships for impactful fundi...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving new business in the Utilities sector. This national role focuses on cultivating relationships and selling integrated security solutions to electric and water utilities, enh...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $120K *

Empower security operations by overseeing information system security and ensuring compliance within DoD environments. Collaborate with leadership to implement best practices and provide strategic sup...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$87K - $100K *

Help us lead rapid incident response efforts, ensuring effective communication and coordination across teams. Drive technical oversight and decision-making to minimize service disruptions and enhance...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K *

Grow your career with impactful law enforcement as a Lateral Police Officer, leveraging your existing experience to safeguard the community through integrity, professionalism, and dedication in a supp...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Drive your career forward by supporting and optimizing IT systems, ensuring seamless operations across client/server and network devices while managing problem resolution and user assistance to enhanc...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $95K *

Transform aircraft maintenance operations by providing leadership and technical expertise. Oversee shift activities ensuring compliance and safety. Drive operational readiness and mentor technicians i...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in securing information systems by managing risk, implementing security controls, and overseeing compliance while collaborating with stakeholders to maintain the integrity of critical...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to support and enhance IT systems through troubleshooting, maintenance, and user assistance. Leverage your expertise in managing critical infrastructure, ensuring optimal system pe...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Champion satellite operations by executing system configurations, maintenance, and issue resolution. Utilize your expertise to enhance cross-domain operational effectiveness, ensuring critical communi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$200K - $240K *

Partner with us to drive mission success by leveraging 20+ years of operational expertise, managing customer relationships, and collaborating within a dynamic team focused on impactful solutions in th...

Yesterday

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's tackling high-impact challenges in engineering and technology. Leverage your 20+ years of experience to enhance relationships with key stakeholders and lead innovative solutions in...

2 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.