Security Officer market brief · Denver, CO
Security Officer Jobs in Denver, CO
126 security officer openings are live in the Denver, CO area from 37 employers, led by Allied Universal, PalAmerican Security, and Advantage Security Inc. The middle half of posted salaries runs $45,178–$56,342 a year (median $49,192), from the 95% of listings that disclose pay.
Data updated Nov 5, 2026
Role and market snapshot
A quick read on demand before you open the live listings
Tracked jobs
- 126
- Live security officer openings currently tracked in the Denver market.
Companies hiring
- 37
- Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view.
Median compensation
- $49,192
- 95% of listings provide usable compensation data.
Market analysis
Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market
Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings.
Level mix
Career ladder
Level coverage is 46%. Counts remain visible, but fit guidance stays withheld until at least 60% of listings have a reliable level signal.
30-day window
Demand and salary
Current jobs
126
Hiring employers
37
Salary coverage
95%
Median experience
2.0 years
Within this market
Employer tier lens
Startups & growing teams
107
21 companies · $47,840 median
Established employers
12
11 companies · $84,112 median
Top of market
6
4 companies
Coverage-gated
Salary distribution
P25
$45,178
P50
$49,192
P75
$56,342
P90
$81,472
Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay.
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- Open live security officer listings in Denver
- Compare the level mix before narrowing your search
- Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach
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Use the signal
The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare security officer opportunities in Denver, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply.
- 126 live roles tracked in this market.
- 37 employers represented in the current window.
- Market data refreshed Nov 5, 2026.
A practical market plan for Security Officer in Denver
Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list.
- 01
Read the demand
126 security officer openings across 37 employers establish the current Denver opportunity set.
- 02
Choose the right rung
Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying.
- 03
Prioritize employers
Allied Universal is one of the most active visible employers, with 43 current openings in this market view.
- 04
Open the live roles
24 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now.
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Where this market is hiring
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Employer activity · 37 companies
Who is hiring in this market
The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample.
Live opportunity sample · 24 of 126 matches
Representative openings
Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data.
More security officer openings in Denver
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- Information System Security Officer · Rincon Research Corporation (RRC)
- Armed Security Officer · Prosegur
- Security Officer - Flex · Prosegur
- Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Patrol · Allied Universal
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- Security Guard - Construction Site · GardaWorld
- Armed Security Officer · Citadel Security USA
- Armed Security Officer · Citadel Security USA
Security Officer jobs in Denver: what applicants need to know
Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice.
- 01
How many security officer jobs are open in Denver?
Metaintro tracks 126 live security officer openings from 37 employers in the Denver, CO area over the last 30 days.
- 02
What do security officer jobs in Denver pay?
The median posted salary is $49,192 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $45,178 to $56,342. Based on the 95% of current listings that disclose pay.
- 03
Which companies are hiring for security officer jobs in Denver?
Allied Universal, PalAmerican Security, Advantage Security Inc, and Advanced Professional Security LLC have the most open security officer roles here right now, out of 37 hiring employers.
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Nearby cities
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