Security Officers for hire in Salem, OR
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills14%Time Management9%Leadership9%Education level
High school diploma or GED81%Bachelor's degree7%Associate's degree7%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years40%3-5 years10%Current company
Allied Universal
Metro One Loss Prevention
Time at current job
1-2 years57%Less than a year29%2-5 years14%
Browse Indeed's database of 907 profiles for Security Officers in Salem, OR
Last updated: Oct 19, 2026
Security Officer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Salem, OR: $80,443 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $64,876 – $99,745 yearly
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Security Officer
Keizer, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardMotor Vehicle Inspection LicenseEMT CertificationFirst Aid CertificationScissor Lift CertificationPERC Card+5 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingUnarmed Security Officer
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class C+4 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsEMT ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingUnarmed Security Guard
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftGuard CardF EndorsementDriver's LicenseLoss Prevention QualifiedAssociate Safety Professional+13 moreSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingSecurity Officer
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardOLCC Service PermitDriver's LicenseCDL CNon-CDL Class CWelding Certification+2 moreSkills
Service Technician ExperienceMechanic ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementSecurity Officer (On Call)
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class C+1 moreSkills
Public SpeakingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipMicrosoft WordDallas Police Officer
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseCPRSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsSecuritySchedule ManagementSales
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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, time management 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: unarmed security officer, dallas police officer and unarmed security guard.
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 Salem, OR, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security officer?
Most security officers have 19 years of professional experience.
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