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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$90K - $120K *

Shape the future of urban infrastructure as you manage high-impact bridge construction projects. Lead engineering teams, ensure project adherence, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders to enhance...

6 days ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Help us lead and innovate as you manage engineering operations, ensuring quality, profitability, and strategic growth while nurturing talent and enhancing client relations for a dynamic consulting off...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$67K - $104K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee law enforcement operations, ensuring compliance and safety while coordinating with various agencies. Engage with the community, manage personnel evaluations, and develop...

1 week ago

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

$75K - $95K *

Unlock your potential as you lead construction teams, ensuring project completion within scope, budget, and safety standards while cultivating strong relationships with clients and stakeholders. Driv...

4 days ago

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

$72K - $93K *

Elevate the effectiveness of security systems by leading installation, programming, and troubleshooting efforts. Act as a technical leader and mentor, enhancing project success and customer satisfacti...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $120K *

Optimize HUMINT operations as a primary liaison, providing research, analysis, and guidance to enhance intelligence acquisition and compliance with regulations while supporting operational objectives...

3 weeks ago

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

$105K - $150K *

Discover the intersection of software development and security as you automate and enhance deployment pipelines, ensuring robust application security and infrastructure management with cutting-edge te...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$72K - $93K *

Unlock potential by leading advanced security system installations and troubleshooting. Act as a technical expert, mentor, and project leader, ensuring seamless integration and customer satisfaction w...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$72K - $93K *

Unlock potential by leading advanced security systems installation and programming. This role requires technical expertise and mentorship to ensure project success, innovation, and exceptional custome...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$72K - $93K *

Optimize the performance of advanced security systems through installation, programming, and troubleshooting. Act as a technical leader, ensuring quality control and customer satisfaction while mentor...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$72K - $93K *

Lead the charge in advanced security systems installation and integration. Utilize your expertise to mentor teams, optimize processes, and ensure customer satisfaction through quality assurance and in...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$72K - $93K *

Join a team that leads advanced security systems installation and troubleshooting, ensuring project success through expertise and customer engagement. Drive innovation, mentor junior engineers, and ma...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$113K - $170K *

Lead the charge in advancing our Zero Injury Safety program across multiple projects, ensuring the highest safety standards in construction environments. You will manage initiatives, conduct training...

1 week ago

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

$75K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing comprehensive warehouse operations, ensuring inventory accountability and logistics support for mission-critical communications equipment, fostering efficiency and operatio...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $109K *

Contribute to innovative solutions by providing advanced remote support and expertise for complex security and life safety systems, ensuring optimal performance and high customer satisfaction througho...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$135K - $140K *

Grow your career with strategic oversight of records management, focusing on compliance and operational efficiency. Lead enterprise-wide initiatives, manage procurement, and foster collaboration to op...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $120K *

Drive safety initiatives and compliance within a mining environment, ensuring adherence to MSHA regulations and corporate safety standards. Conduct training, hazard evaluations, and incident investiga...

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

$100K - $130K *

Contribute to enhancing security in operational technology networks by assessing risks, implementing protective measures, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure safe and resilient ind...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $130K *

Champion robust security measures for operational technology networks, ensuring resilience against threats. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security protocols and protect critical s...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $165K *

Lead and optimize NOC operations for a global network infrastructure, ensuring reliability and performance through advanced diagnostics and lifecycle management. Drive automation and adherence to DoD...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Launch innovative orthotic and prosthetic services at a new VA medical center, managing the clinical and laboratory operations to enhance patient care for individuals with disabilities. Drive excellen...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $130K *

Grow your career with a pivotal role managing a broad spectrum of security operations, ensuring compliance and providing expert support across personnel, physical, and information security functions i...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$200K - $260K *

Champion innovative public safety solutions by leveraging expertise and building relationships. Drive market growth, advocate for technology adoption, and lead initiatives to enhance operational effec...

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1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$90K - $120K *

Shape our manufacturing operations by leading day-to-day activities, improving processes, and driving efficiency. Collaborate with teams to enhance performance and accountability while supporting orga...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$83K - $87K *

Join a team that's dedicated to community safety by patrolling, enforcing laws, and responding to emergencies. You'll protect lives, maintain peace, and engage with the community, all while fulfilling...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.