Security Officer market brief · Washington, DC
Security Officer Jobs in Washington, DC
308 security officer openings are live in the Washington, DC area from 105 employers, led by Allied Universal, Comstock, and PARFOIS. The middle half of posted salaries runs $39,956–$79,123 a year (median $48,016), from the 76% of listings that disclose pay. Entry-level roles are the largest group, at 47% of openings.
Data updated Nov 5, 2026
Role and market snapshot
A quick read on demand before you open the live listings
Tracked jobs
- 308
- Live security officer openings currently tracked in the Washington market.
Companies hiring
- 105
- Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view.
Median compensation
- $48,016
- 76% of listings provide usable compensation data.
Market analysis
Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market
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Level mix
Career ladder
Washington's security officer market is led by entry-level openings, with 146 tracked roles at that rung.
30-day window
Demand and salary
Current jobs
308
Hiring employers
105
Salary coverage
76%
Median experience
2.0 years
Within this market
Employer tier lens
Startups & growing teams
216
57 companies · $45,500 median
Established employers
51
27 companies · $96,600 median
Top of market
16
12 companies · $120,000 median
Coverage-gated
Salary distribution
P25
$39,956
P50
$48,016
P75
$79,123
P90
$119,700
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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The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare security officer opportunities in Washington, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply.
- 308 live roles tracked in this market.
- 105 employers represented in the current window.
- Market data refreshed Nov 5, 2026.
A practical market plan for Security Officer in Washington
Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list.
- 01
Read the demand
308 security officer openings across 105 employers establish the current Washington opportunity set.
- 02
Choose the right rung
Entry-level leads the derived level mix with 146 tracked openings.
- 03
Prioritize employers
Allied Universal is one of the most active visible employers, with 79 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 · 105 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 308 matches
Representative openings
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Security Officer jobs in Washington: 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 Washington?
Metaintro tracks 308 live security officer openings from 105 employers in the Washington, DC area over the last 30 days.
- 02
What do security officer jobs in Washington pay?
The median posted salary is $48,016 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $39,956 to $79,123. Based on the 76% of current listings that disclose pay.
- 03
Which experience level has the most security officer openings in Washington?
Entry-level roles lead with 146 openings. Experience level is known for 72% of this market's listings.
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Which companies are hiring for security officer jobs in Washington?
Allied Universal, Comstock, PARFOIS, and Chenega Global Protection have the most open security officer roles here right now, out of 105 hiring employers.
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Nearby cities
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