Security Jobs

To find security jobs near you, enter your city or ZIP code in the search box above. Security officer and security guard are the most common titles, and many openings come from security companies that place guards at client sites nearby.

These are security jobs near me in the last 3 days, newest first.

This page covers physical security work. For every kind of job in your area, see jobs near me.

Security companies often hire quickly because they staff many sites at once. Applying to the newest postings first gives you the best chance of an early start.

In states that license security guards, your start date may depend on the licence, background check and required training being completed. Some postings for security jobs and training say the employer provides or pays for that training. See also jobs hiring immediately near me.

Many unarmed security officer jobs accept people without experience, because the employer trains new officers on its procedures and the site. Reliability, attention to detail and clear written reports matter more than a background in security.

• Search security officer, security guard and patrol officer, since employers use all three titles.
• Look for postings that say training provided or will train.
• Check what your state requires before you can work, such as a guard licence or registration.
• Mention customer service or other jobs that show you can handle people calmly.

Security jobs without experience rarely ask for a college degree, so security jobs near me no degree searches return many entry roles. Searches for security without license jobs mostly turn up roles such as front desk or concierge positions; in states that license guards, guard work itself requires the licence. Requirements vary by state, so check your state's licensing board.

For security jobs near me no experience and other starter roles, see jobs near me with no experience.

Security guard jobs protect people and property by watching for problems, controlling who enters and reporting incidents. Most states require security guards to be licensed or registered in the state where they work.

Security jobs and requirements vary by state, but they commonly include the points below. Check your state's licensing board for the exact rules.

• A minimum age, commonly 18 for unarmed guard work.
• A criminal background check, often with fingerprints.
• Training required by the state or the employer.
• A state licence or registration where the state requires one.

Careers for security guards can lead to site supervisor, account manager, loss prevention, corporate security or, with further training, law enforcement roles.

A security officer's job is to deter, detect and report. Typical duties are the same whether you work for a security company or in private security jobs hired directly by a business.

• Patrolling buildings and grounds on foot or by vehicle.
• Controlling access, checking IDs and signing in visitors.
• Monitoring cameras and alarm systems.
• Writing clear daily activity and incident reports.
• Responding to alarms and calling police, fire or medical help when needed.

Security pay depends on the site, the shift, whether the post is armed and the place. This snapshot shows advertised salaries for security guards from current job postings, with the source and date.

To compare the salary for security jobs across offers, convert hourly rates with the hourly to salary calculator, and check the overtime calculator if you work long shifts.

Large cities have the most security openings in offices, hospitals, transit and venues. Choose a city to search security jobs there.

For all jobs in a city, open its page, for example jobs in Chicago, IL, or browse every place on the jobs by location page.

Jobs like security guard include loss prevention, concierge, front desk, dispatcher and corrections or police work. Warehouse and retail employers also hire their own security staff.