Occupation
Security Guard
Security Guards monitor buildings, grounds, and assets to prevent theft, vandalism, and unauthorized access, performing regular patrols, checking entry points, and responding to incidents. The work involves standing watch for extended periods, sometimes at night or on weekends, and requires attention to detail, clear communication with colleagues and supervisors, and the ability to remain calm under pressure. The role suits people with reliability and observational skills who are comfortable working independently or as part of a security team, often in retail, office, industrial, or residential settings.
How much does a Security Guard make?
Too few Security Guard postings state pay to publish a median yet: 13 of 14 open roles do, and we wait for 25.
Who is hiring for Security Guard roles?
14 open Security Guard roles from 14 employers; the most at Army Tank-Automotive and Armament Command (TACOM), Blue Ridge Communications and Bureau of Indian Education.
From employers’ own postings, as of.
Security Guard in the job market
Last checked October 28, 2026
- Open roles
- 14
- Employers
- 14
- Median pay
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Open Security Guard roles (14)
Security Guard
Bureau of Indian Education
Lawrence, KS · $41,400 – $53,821
A security guard role at a Native American university within the Department of the Interior, responsible for campus patrols, building access control, emergency response, and documentation. The position suits candidates with prior protective services experience in federal, state, local, or private settings, or military guard duty background.
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Security Guard
U.S. Army Communications Electronics Command
Tobyhanna, PA · $53,512 – $69,565
A security guard position at a federal defense facility, requiring direct responsibility for access control, traffic management, and emergency response during security incidents. The role suits candidates with prior experience in security, law enforcement, or facility protection who can work within regulatory frameworks and handle both routine and crisis situations.
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Security Guard
National Gallery of Art
Washington, DC · $51,957 – $67,543
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Security Guard
Indian Health Service
Full-time · Belcourt, ND · $36,464 – $47,334
This is a security guard position with the Indian Health Service protecting federal healthcare facilities nationwide. The role involves patrolling buildings and grounds, controlling access, enforcing parking rules, and responding to incidents involving property damage, theft, or disruptive individuals.
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Security Guard
U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command
Chambersburg, PA · $51,957 – $67,543
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Security Guard
U.S. Army Joint Munitions Command
Tooele, UT · $45,409 – $59,031
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Security Guard
Army Tank-Automotive and Armament Command (TACOM)
Anniston, AL · $45,866 – $59,626
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Security Guard
Blue Ridge Communications
Jim Thorpe, PA
Listed on Blue Ridge Communications’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Security Guard
United States Army Installation Management Command
Fort Riley, KS · $45,409 – $59,031
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Security Guard
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Alexandria, VA · $51,442 – $66,872
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Employers hiring Security Guards
14 in total, most open roles first.
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- BC
- BE
- BRBureau of Reclamation1 role
- CC
- ISIndian Health Service1 role
- NANational Gallery of Art1 role
- NC