Security Officers for hire in Chattanooga, TN

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    14%
    Organizational Skills
    9%
    Leadership
    7%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    80%
    Associate's degree
    9%
    Bachelor's degree
    7%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    50%
    6-10 years
    40%
    3-5 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • Allied Universal
    • U S Security & Associates
    • Allied Universal Security Services
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    40%
    1-2 years
    30%
    Less than a year
    20%

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Last updated: Oct 27, 2026

Security Officer: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Chattanooga, TN: $61,036 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $42,148 – $88,389 yearly

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  • Unarmed Security Officer

    Rossville, Georgia

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCDL CNon-CDL Class CCPRCompTIA A++4 more

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipAnalysis Skills
  • Unarmed Security Guard

    Chattanooga, Tennessee

    Licenses & certifications

    Class DClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationF EndorsementDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class C

    Skills

    Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementLift Truck
  • Armed Security Officer

    Chattanooga, Tennessee

    Licenses & certifications

    Class DGuard CardPassenger EndorsementFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseLoss Prevention Qualified+11 more

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsManagementOrganizational Skills
  • Security Supervisor

    Chattanooga, Tennessee

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDGuard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCleaningCustomer Service
  • Armed Security Officer

    Ringgold, Georgia

    Licenses & certifications

    Guard CardClass D SecurityDriver's LicenseConcealed Carry PermitForklift Certification

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsCleaning
  • Security Officer

    Red Bank, Tennessee

    Licenses & certifications

    Guard CardFlagger CertificationBaton PermitFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCPR+1 more

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingCleanroom ExperienceAssembly

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What's the average time to fill a security officer role?

The average time to fill a security officer role is 52 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do security officers tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a security officer include: communication skills, organizational skills and leadership.

What licenses or certifications are common for security officers?

Common licenses or certifications for security officers include: Driver's License, Guard Card and First Aid Certification.

What are some job titles related to security officers?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to security officers include: armed security officer, security supervisor and unarmed security officer.

What level of education is common for a security officer?

High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a security officer in Chattanooga, TN, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a security officer?

Most security officers have 15 years of professional experience.

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