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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$75K - $95K *

Elevate operational excellence by leading fulfillment services across diverse regions. Drive performance metrics, manage budgets, and foster safety compliance while engaging key customer relationships...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in directing field operations and ensuring project success. Oversee subcontractor coordination, safety compliance, and quality control for large-scale projects while fostering a safe a...

Yesterday

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

$80K - $120K *

Take ownership of security projects from initiation to completion, coordinating teams and resources to ensure delivery aligns with customer expectations. Utilize strong organizational skills to manage...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$140K - $211K *

Grow your career by tackling advanced Identity and Access Management solutions, leading initiatives in passwordless authentication and privileged access management while ensuring compliance across ent...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $220K *

Innovate secure communications at an established tech leader, supporting crucial contracts and enhancing IT service operations while maintaining compliance and operational readiness through hands-on s...

1 week ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Join a collaborative engineering team to design and sustain advanced hardware solutions for cryptologic systems, ensuring adaptability to emerging threats and supporting a wide range of customer missi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$166K - $220K *

Lead the charge in production management by overseeing complex hardware operations, fostering team growth, and driving efficiency to deliver mission-critical imaging systems while achieving operationa...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Pioneer best-in-class Linux system management while ensuring optimal performance of cloud-native environments and container orchestration. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver seamless d...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$84K - $152K *

Champion compliance and oversight for dual-registered representatives, ensuring optimal financial recommendations and service levels across entities. Collaborate with various teams to mentor members a...

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $150K *

Grow your expertise by leading Security Administration teams to ensure compliance and efficiency in personnel security processes. Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders while pri...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$131K - $237K *

Elevate cybersecurity at a national level, ensuring the security of cloud infrastructures and devices. Collaborate with TSA to modernize transport security systems while providing expert guidance and...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $181K *

Elevate your cybersecurity career by ensuring system compliance and safeguarding sensitive information. Collaborate with a dynamic team to address security challenges, develop plans, and enhance secur...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Drive operational excellence by supporting security and data management initiatives within a dynamic program environment, collaborating with diverse stakeholders to ensure compliance and enhance missi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K *

Collaborate to oversee daily operations across installation and service teams, ensuring projects are executed efficiently and effectively. Drive operational excellence, align resources, and achieve ke...

3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Empower your career by leading cybersecurity initiatives for operational technology systems. Collaborate on advanced strategies to protect critical infrastructure and ensure compliance while driving i...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $120K *

Transform operational technology security by leading assessments and ensuring compliance. Utilize your expertise to integrate security measures within OT environments while collaborating with cross-fu...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $250K *

Lead and shape a high-performing cloud engineering team, driving architecture and technical direction while engaging in hands-on technical work to scale systems and enhance operational readiness in an...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $250K *

Lead the charge in shaping and scaling next-gen cloud systems. Drive technical excellence, manage and mentor a high-performing team, and deliver impactful projects that enhance security efforts across...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $250K *

Advance your career by leading a dynamic engineering team to shape next-gen cloud technologies. Drive technical direction and foster innovation while delivering complex projects and mentoring talent i...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Inspire operational excellence by leading change management, enhancing employee engagement and driving effective communication strategies across global teams during ERP deployments and organizational...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $82K *

Drive excellence in explosive detection training by enhancing skills of canine handlers through structured programs. Bring your expertise to develop, supervise, and implement training solutions that e...

Reposted 4 days ago

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

$134K - $236K *

Lead the charge in enhancing security governance and compliance for classified systems, overseeing a team of cyber professionals while ensuring the integrity and availability of critical infrastructur...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $120K *

Execute safety initiatives to enhance workplace culture across multiple job sites. Collaborate with field teams to identify hazards, conduct training, and reinforce safe practices while ensuring compl...

Today

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

$75K - $95K *

Champion safety compliance by developing strong relationships with regulatory bodies and key clients. Lead accident investigations and ensure adherence to safety programs across multiple facilities in...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $120K *

Join a team that empowers intelligence operations through effective program coordination and management. Leverage your expertise to deliver critical support to national security initiatives within a d...

3 days 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.