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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$125K - $150K *

Strategize operations as the Executive Assistant Director overseeing NCIS field offices, ensuring effective management of resources and initiatives across multiple regions to combat terrorism and supp...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Partner with us to lead construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring delivery on time and within budget while adhering to safety regulations and quality standards across diverse geogra...

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

$72K - $117K *

Lead enterprise-wide physical security operations, risk management, and program execution. Collaborate with teams to ensure a safe environment while providing expert guidance and operational leadershi...

1 month ago

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

$72K - $117K *

Empower safety and security by leading enterprise-wide physical security operations, providing strategic guidance, incident response, and executive protection while collaborating with diverse teams to...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $150K *

Partner with us to enhance cloud security and communicate features to clients, driving impactful engagements with customers, sales, and product teams while navigating complex security concerns in the...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Drive the technical operations for security systems, overseeing design, installation, and service while mentoring a skilled regional team to deliver exceptional solutions that prioritize safety and ef...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $160K *

Champion security excellence by leading high-impact projects and deploying integrated security technologies, ensuring seamless installation and compliance across enterprises while fostering collaborat...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by joining our cybersecurity team as an Insider Threat Program Engineer. Collaborate on innovative solutions, ensuring the seamless operation and security of user activity monitoring...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$179K - $211K *

Lead the optimization and security of critical cybersecurity infrastructures, ensuring robust protection across cloud and on-prem environments. Collaborate on engineering, support incident management...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Empower team success by deploying and maintaining critical IT infrastructure. As a Field Engineer, you'll lead projects, mentor junior staff, and ensure seamless connectivity in a fast-paced environme...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $147K *

Explore challenges as a Senior Inspector, assessing compliance and ensuring regulation adherence while providing expert guidance in enforcement processes and developing inspection strategies to protec...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Join a dedicated team as you implement and enforce crucial security policies and compliance controls across both cloud and on-premises environments, ensuring the highest standards of cybersecurity for...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Deliver seamless project management for a large data center construction, overseeing budgets, schedules, and compliance to ensure timely, high-quality electronic security installations in a fast-paced...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by leading project management for electronic security installations, ensuring on-time delivery and budget compliance while cultivating strong vendor and customer relationships. Dri...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$82K *

Unlock the potential of physical security projects by leading multi-site deployments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, scalable solutions that safeguard assets and enhanc...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $115K *

Champion project management excellence by overseeing all phases of electronic security installations, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and effective communication with stakeholders for opti...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing complex electronic security projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery while coordinating cross-functional teams and fostering stakeholder relationships for optimal out...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing complex electronic security projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and strong vendor relationships. Drive project success through effective communication, re...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing large-scale electronic security projects, ensuring timely execution, quality installation, and budget adherence while collaborating with diverse teams to achieve strategic...

3 weeks ago

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

$112K - $149K *

Support military air defense projects by managing technical operations globally. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance product performance and provide user training for optimal system deployme...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $220K *

Engage and lead the enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy, ensuring global resilience and best practices are adopted. Champion security as a business enabler, fostering a culture of cyber awareness a...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $220K *

Champion a multi-year cybersecurity strategy to protect and streamline ADI's global operations, ensuring security is embedded across digital platforms, enhancing resilience and sustainability through...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $220K *

Lead the charge in defining and implementing a global cybersecurity strategy across enterprise IT and operations. Engage teams to cultivate a security-first culture, mitigate risks, and enhance resili...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $220K *

Elevate cybersecurity across our global operations by developing strategies that protect information assets and foster a security-first culture, ensuring alignment with business goals and operational...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $210K *

Partner with us to shape and enhance our global cybersecurity strategy, ensuring protection of critical assets and fostering a culture of security across the organization, while collaborating with exe...

1 week ago

  •   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.