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The average hourly pay for an Early-Career Security Officer at Securitas Security Services Usa, Inc. is $11.26.
10%
$9.24
MEDIAN
$11.26
90%
$15.61
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$9 - $16
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$0 - $125
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$19,297 - $35,412
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Job Description for Security Officer
Security Officer Tasks
- Guard and monitor premises to prevent theft, property destruction, violence or rules and safety violations.
- Perform fire prevention, safety and maintenance tasks and parking/traffic enforcement.
- Greet incoming guests and tenants, providing information regarding the site and surrounding area as requested by visitors.
- Respond to alarms and emergency situations.
- Make periodic tours to check for irregularities and to inspect protection devices and fire control equipment.
Popular Employer Salaries for Security Officer
The top respondents for the job title Security Officer are from the companies Allied Universal Corporation, G4S Security Services and US Security Associates, Inc.. Reported salaries are highest at Allied Universal Corporation where the average pay is $12.20. Other companies that offer high salaries for this role include AlliedBarton and G4S Security Services, earning around $12.20 and $12.05, respectively. US Security Associates, Inc. pays the lowest at around $10.59. U.S. Security & Associates and Universal Protections Services also pay on the lower end of the scale, paying $10.71 and $10.90, respectively.
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Pay by Experience Level for Security Officer
An entry-level Security Officer with less than 1 year experience can expect to earn an average total compensation (includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay) of $10.98 based on 48 salaries. A mid-career Security Officer with 5-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $11.43 based on 100 salaries. An experienced Security Officer with 10-19 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $11.61 based on 74 salaries. In their late career (20 years and higher), employees earn an average total compensation of $12.
Years of Experience
This data is based on 253 survey responses.
Entry Level
19.0%
Mid Career
39.5%
Experienced
29.2%
Late Career
12.3%
