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The average hourly pay for an Early-Career Security Officer at DSI Security Services is $9.23.
10%
$7.85
MEDIAN
$9.23
90%
$12.48
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$8 - $12
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$16,336 - $28,955
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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 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 $12.16 and $12.07, respectively. US Security Associates, Inc. pays the lowest at around $10.59. 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
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 $8.80 based on 7 salaries. A mid-career Security Officer with 5-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $9.00 based on 6 salaries.
Years of Experience
This data is based on 13 survey responses.
Entry Level
53.8%
Mid Career
46.2%
