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The average hourly pay for an Early-Career Security Officer at US Security Associates, Inc. is $10.59.
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$8.70
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$10.59
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$13.51
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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 Securitas Security Services Usa, Inc., Allied Universal Corporation and G4S Security Services. Reported salaries are highest at AlliedBarton where the average pay is $12.16. Other companies that offer high salaries for this role include Allied Universal Corporation and G4S Security Services, earning around $12.14 and $12.07, respectively. U.S. Security & Associates pays the lowest at around $10.71. Universal Protections Services and Securitas Security Services Usa, Inc. also pay on the lower end of the scale, paying $10.90 and $11.20, respectively.
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Pay by Experience Level for Security Officer
A mid-career Security Officer with 5-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation (includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay) of $10.84 based on 15 salaries. An experienced Security Officer with 10-19 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $10.50 based on 10 salaries. In their late career (20 years and higher), employees earn an average total compensation of $10.
Years of Experience
This data is based on 32 survey responses.
Mid Career
46.9%
Experienced
31.3%
Late Career
21.9%
