352 Security officer jobs in Philadelphia, PA

  • Global Security Corporation Logo
    Global Security Corporation2 ★
    Armed Security Guard - Act 235 Certified
    Devault, PA
    $18.00 Per Hour (Employer est.)
    Easy Apply
    7d
  • Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Logo
    Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia4 ★
    Greeter Security, Day (Monday – Friday, 6am - 2:30pm)
    Philadelphia, PA
    Easy Apply
    2d
  • The GEO Group Logo
    The GEO Group2.9 ★
    SECURITY MONITOR II
    Philadelphia, PA
    $17.20 Per Hour (Employer est.)
    3d
  • University of Valley Forge Logo
    University of Valley Forge2.8 ★
    Security Guard
    Phoenixville, PA
    $15.04 - $18.12 Per Hour (Employer est.)
    Easy Apply
    30d
  • CATCH Inc. Logo
    CATCH Inc.3.1 ★
    Security Officer
    Philadelphia, PA
    $16.00 Per Hour (Employer est.)
    Easy Apply
    5d
  • TSA (Transportation Security Administration) Logo
    TSA (Transportation Security Administration)3.2 ★
    Transportation Security Officer
    Philadelphia, PA
    $45K - $58K (Employer est.)
    16d
  • The Philadelphia Housing Authority Logo
    The Philadelphia Housing Authority2.8 ★
    PHA Public Safety Officer Recruit
    Philadelphia, PA
    $25.95 Per Hour (Employer est.)
    Easy Apply
    1d
  • Sage Hospitality Logo
    Sage Hospitality4.1 ★
    Security Officer - Full Time
    Philadelphia, PA
    $34K - $46K (Glassdoor est.)
    24h
  • Temple University Health System Logo
    Temple University Health System3.4 ★
    SECURITY OFFICER
    Philadelphia, PA
    $32K - $43K (Glassdoor est.)
    23d
  • Philadelphia Museum of Art Logo
    Philadelphia Museum of Art2.8 ★
    Security Officer
    Philadelphia, PA
    $17.50 Per Hour (Employer est.)
    Easy Apply
    30d+
  • DMAC Security Logo
    DMAC Security4.6 ★
    Security Officer - Health Care Flex
    Philadelphia, PA
    $17.50 Per Hour (Employer est.)
    Easy Apply
    10d
  • Visit Philadelphia Logo
    Visit Philadelphia
    Security Officer - Full Time
    Philadelphia, PA
    $44K - $62K (Glassdoor est.)
    24h
  • Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Logo
    Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia4 ★
    Security Officer - Cedar Ave
    Philadelphia, PA
    Easy Apply
    22d
  • Battle Tested Security Logo
    Battle Tested Security3.9 ★
    Unarmed Event Security Officer
    Philadelphia, PA
    $15.00 - $17.00 Per Hour (Employer est.)
    Easy Apply
    24h
  • Maplewood Nursing and Rehab Center Logo
    Maplewood Nursing and Rehab Center2.7 ★
    Security
    Philadelphia, PA
    Easy Apply
    1d
  • Cooper University Health Care Logo
    Cooper University Health Care3.8 ★
    SECURITY OFFICER
    Camden, NJ
    $30K - $40K (Glassdoor est.)
    1d
  • Harvard Protection Services, LLC Logo
    Harvard Protection Services, LLC3.1 ★
    Security Officer - PT 1st Shift Philadelphia - 24122
    Philadelphia, PA
    $16.48 Per Hour (Employer est.)
    1d
  • Schaad Detective Agency, Inc.
    Armed Security Officer
    West Chester, PA
    $25.00 Per Hour (Employer est.)
    Easy Apply
    1d
  • Holt Logistics Logo
    Holt Logistics3.5 ★
    Marine Terminal Security
    Gloucester City, NJ
    Easy Apply
    8d
  • Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic Logo
    Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic3.4 ★
    Security Officer Full Time
    Darby, PA
    $30K - $38K (Glassdoor est.)
    16d

    Job Outlook for Security Officer

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    Security 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:

    1. 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.
    2. 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.
    3. 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.
    People who searched for security officer jobs in Philadelphia, PA also searched for security supervisor, police officer, campus safety officer, custom protection officer, store detective, armed guard, security guard, public safety officer, private investigator, detention officer. If you're getting few results, try a more general search term. If you're getting irrelevant result, try a more narrow and specific term.
    There are open security officer jobs in several cities near Philadelphia, PA including Philadelphia, PA, Camden, NJ, King of Prussia, PA, West Chester, PA, Wilmington, DE, Lansdale, PA, Cherry Hill, NJ, Chester, PA, Deptford Township, Langhorne, PA
    Global Security Corporation Logo
    Global Security Corporation2 ★
    Armed Security Guard - Act 235 Certified
    Devault, PA