Security Officers for hire in Newark, NJ

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    33,100

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    12%
    Leadership
    6%
    Organizational Skills
    6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    65%
    Bachelor's degree
    17%
    Associate's degree
    11%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    60%
    1-2 years
    20%
    6-10 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • Allied Universal
    • Securitas
    • Allied Universal Security Services
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    38%
    More than 5 years
    38%
    Less than a year
    13%

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Last updated: Oct 26, 2026

Security Officer: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Newark, NJ: $68,987 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $50,573 – $94,105 yearly

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  • Security Officer

    North Arlington, New Jersey

    Licenses & certifications

    Guard CardClass D SecuritySORADriver's LicenseCPRPallet Jack Certification

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipWarehouse Experience
  • Security Officer

    West New York, New Jersey

    Licenses & certifications

    Class DGuard CardSORAFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseArmed Security License+1 more

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipWriting SkillsSurveillance
  • Security Officer

    Elizabeth, New Jersey

    Licenses & certifications

    X-Ray CertificationOSHA 10Driver's License

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementDistribution CenterComputer OperationComputer Literacy
  • Security Officer

    Orange, New Jersey

    Licenses & certifications

    Guard CardSORA

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAlarm SystemsAccess Control SystemsSecurityConflict Management
  • Security Officer

    Brooklyn, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    Guard CardFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationFlagger CertificationPest Control LicenseDriver's License+6 more

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsSecurityOSHA (Regulatory Compliance Area)OSHADriving
  • Security Officer

    New York, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    Guard Card

    Skills

    Communication SkillsDe-Escalation TechniquesConflict De-EscalationConflict ManagementAccess Control SystemsPhysical Access Control

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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, leadership and organizational skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for security officers?

Common licenses or certifications for security officers include: Guard Card, Driver's License 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: security professional.

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 Newark, NJ, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most security officers have 16 years of professional experience.

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