352 Security officer jobs in Philadelphia, PA
- Armed Security Guard - Act 235 Certified
Global Security Corporation2 ★Devault, PA$18.00 Per Hour (Employer est.)Easy Apply7d - Greeter Security, Day (Monday – Friday, 6am - 2:30pm)
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia4 ★Philadelphia, PAEasy Apply2d - 3d
- Security Guard
University of Valley Forge2.8 ★Phoenixville, PA$15.04 - $18.12 Per Hour (Employer est.)Easy Apply30d - 5d
- Transportation Security Officer
TSA (Transportation Security Administration)3.2 ★Philadelphia, PA$45K - $58K (Employer est.)16d - PHA Public Safety Officer Recruit
The Philadelphia Housing Authority2.8 ★Philadelphia, PA$25.95 Per Hour (Employer est.)Easy Apply1d - 24h
- 23d
- Security Officer
Philadelphia Museum of Art2.8 ★Philadelphia, PA$17.50 Per Hour (Employer est.)Easy Apply30d+ - Security Officer - Health Care Flex
DMAC Security4.6 ★Philadelphia, PA$17.50 Per Hour (Employer est.)Easy Apply10d - 24h
- 22d
- Unarmed Event Security Officer
Battle Tested Security3.9 ★Philadelphia, PA$15.00 - $17.00 Per Hour (Employer est.)Easy Apply24h - 1d
- 1d
- Security Officer - PT 1st Shift Philadelphia - 24122
Harvard Protection Services, LLC3.1 ★Philadelphia, PA$16.48 Per Hour (Employer est.)1d - Armed Security OfficerSchaad Detective Agency, Inc.West Chester, PA$25.00 Per Hour (Employer est.)Easy Apply1d
- 8d
- 16d
Job Outlook for Security Officer
Powered by Glassdoor Economic ResearchSecurity officers are responsible for the overall security of an operation. Prospective security officers typically begin their careers as security guards before progressing into this management role. Security officers assign duties to guards and posts and may interface with the public. They can specialize in a niche such as counter-terrorism or facilities guarding. Demand for security officers is expected to grow, as there is an increasing focus on public safety.
Frequently asked questions
Are you an experienced security officer who's in the market for a new job? Look through the offerings on Glassdoor, where employers from all over the country find the qualified applicants they're looking for. You can refine your search for entry-level security officer jobs, armed and unarmed positions, and public sector work in emergency service jobs, such as police officer and corrections officer.
If you're new, you can find trainee and junior-level positions in security with large employers who will pay for your training and certifications. When you have some experience, look for supervisor positions and other senior roles in security. You can even find employers looking for students working on their law enforcement training, or for public safety officers with an entry-level certification.
When you're ready to interview for a security officer job, prepare with a review of the top interview questions security officers get asked.
Before you interview for your new security officer job, it can be helpful to know how much to expect during salary negotiations. Maximize your earning potential with this three-stage process:
- Research pay levels for similar security officer jobs in the area of the country where you're looking to get hired. Be aware that the same job in different cities can pay a very different salary.
- Raise your base expectations for each year of experience you have in security, law enforcement, and the military. Most employers offer higher starting salaries to experienced recruits.
- Factor in any special skills you may have, such as a POST certification level I-III, or a guard card from the state, if your state offers certification for armed security officers.
In addition to a living wage, security officer jobs frequently come with perks and additional benefits that can make these positions even more attractive to ambitious candidates. Your new job as a security officer might include:
- Bonuses for seniority, annual extra or holiday pay, and incentives for high performance. You are also likely to receive a uniform allowance and company paid-for training in job-relevant skills, such as CPR and marksmanship.
- Experience as a security officer translates well into freelance work and part-time jobs for public establishments. You might, for example, find an easy extra paycheck working the door at a club on weekends, if you already have experience as a professional security officer in your day job.
- Security officer jobs can be full or part-time, and you can often negotiate a flexible schedule that works with your continuing training obligations.