--- title: "Security Officer Jobs in Denver, CO | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/security-officer/locations/denver-co" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-11-05T04:50:12.400Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/security-officer/locations/denver-co" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/security-officer/locations/denver-co/data.json"] --- 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 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Security+Officer+jobs+in+Denver%2C+CO)[Browse all Security Officer markets](/jobs/security-officer) ## 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 [Entry-level](/jobs/security-officer/locations/denver-co/entry-level)48 jobs [Mid-level](/jobs/security-officer/locations/denver-co/mid-level)8 jobs Senior1 jobs Lead+1 jobs 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. Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live security officer listings in Denver - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Security+Officer+jobs+in+Denver%2C+CO)[Get started free](/signup) ## Turn this market brief into a live search. 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. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Security+Officer+jobs+in+Denver%2C+CO)[Compare other markets](/jobs/security-officer) ## A practical market plan for Security Officer in Denver Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 126 security officer openings across 37 employers establish the current Denver opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers Allied Universal is one of the most active visible employers, with 43 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 24 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop. ## Where this market is hiring Move from the Denver market view into active employers and representative security officer openings Employer activity · 37 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [![Allied Universal logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.wixstatic.com%2Fmedia%2F39b0b6_c4191a87c75b4001b66d3ba0a27b3167%257Emv2.jpg%2Fv1%2Ffill%2Fw_180%252Ch_180%252Clg_1%252Cusm_0.66_1.00_0.01%2F39b0b6_c4191a87c75b4001b66d3ba0a27b3167%257Emv2.jpg&sig=aK2RYl8FWwYA_kcy5_5B7qRv0Pg6Rs9ONULXrdtMZM4) Allied UniversalStartups & growing teams43Open roles](/company/allied-universal)[![PalAmerican Security logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpalamerican.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F09%2Fcropped-favicon-1-1024x1011-1-180x180.png&sig=gixwoiqqRdQQKUhVgXciinhKjbSZxw0lv82fpTIFeME) PalAmerican SecurityStartups & growing teams15Open roles](/company/palamerican-security) Advantage Security IncStartups & growing teams11Open roles [![Advanced Professional Security LLC logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Ficons.duckduckgo.com%2Fip3%2Fadvancedprofessionalsecurity.com.ico&sig=_PH07m7anFaeQZxfEiTh_MQsKGm40dreERcvGiqGZOo) Advanced Professional Security LLCStartups & growing teams6Open roles](/company/advanced-professional-security-llc)[![GardaWorld logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gardaworld.com%2Fimages%2Fgardaworld-logo.png) GardaWorldStartups & growing teams6Open roles](/company/gardaworld)[![Citadel Security USA logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcitadelsecurityusa.com%2Fhubfs%2Ffavicon-1.png&sig=VtOTy97FIvCxCtrtK1GaBSh2F6kj9O49-KFg7qmEk7I) Citadel Security USAStartups & growing teams4Open roles](/company/citadel-security-usa) Invicta SecurityStartups & growing teams3Open roles [![Lockheed Martin logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Flockheedmartin.com%2Fapple-touch-icon.png&sig=wif87bvA7LLhkceGdnGeqRRChtG28vP-W9xGUHVmW0M) Lockheed MartinTop of market3Open roles](/company/lockheed-martin) 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. [Principal Facility Security Officer (FSO)Lead+Trident SystemsLittleton, Colorado$87,000Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/principal-facility-security-officer-fso-at-trident-systems-ed12c6f2-06ef-5cff-a945-46af8a455390)[Security Guard - Flexible ScheduleLive roleGardaWorldLongmont, Colorado$40,040Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/security-guard-flexible-schedule-at-gardaworld-ee2f09ec-5bf1-556b-8a80-632b38bc4a38)[Security Officer Access ControlEntry-levelAllied UniversalDenver, Colorado$50,960Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/security-officer-access-control-at-allied-universal-5deb0b8a-29cf-51fe-8a3b-57aedba6d77e)[Security Officer Commercial BuildingLive roleAllied UniversalBroomfield, Colorado$54,475Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/security-officer-commercial-building-at-allied-universal-bbb0c29e-914a-57a9-b835-89795c236ee9)[Security Guard Logistics FacilityLive roleAllied UniversalAurora, Colorado$46,612Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/security-guard-logistics-facility-at-allied-universal-8921ae92-42d6-576b-a47c-cf82c04a00f5)[Security Officer - Clearance RequiredMid-levelAllied UniversalLittleton, Colorado$54,620Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/security-officer-clearance-required-at-allied-universal-22b507ec-aa59-5558-82c1-b82f84e7033f)[CO-UNARMED SECURITY OFFICER- WEEKLY PAY W/ BENEFITSLive roleA & AssociatesDenver, ColoradoPosted Nov 2, 2026](/job/co-unarmed-security-officer-weekly-pay-w-benefits-at-a-and-associates-b33dbf1d-8f95-5ce9-a7e3-0fccfa89de5d)[Security OfficerLive role[1002 AC Decatur] Arizona Charlie's, LLCBoulder, ColoradoPosted Nov 2, 2026](/job/security-officer-at-1002-ac-decatur-arizona-charlies-llc-4490a75e-ae6c-5fe2-83ba-706c38e70cd6) #### More security officer openings in Denver - [Armed Security Officer - Trains · Allied Universal](/job/armed-security-officer-trains-at-allied-universal-3174487b-4897-54f6-ac7a-6e06c04d002a) - [Cleared Security Officer Technology Center · Allied Universal](/job/cleared-security-officer-technology-center-at-allied-universal-e87ad113-985b-50b2-85a5-a3b5570bc44a) - [Security Officer Full Time · Allied Universal](/job/security-officer-full-time-at-allied-universal-e5a4302f-62b4-5b15-8f79-d47f708bf210) - [Security Officer - Unarmed - FT - Grave Shift - Lakewood · Advantage Security Inc](/job/security-officer-unarmed-ft-grave-shift-lakewood-at-advantage-73088fb4-f027-5124-98f9-2c7bc77532c3) - [Security Officer - Unarmed - FT - Grave Shift - Denver · Advantage Security Inc](/job/security-officer-unarmed-ft-grave-shift-denver-at-advantage-security-c60a9286-6b31-5f12-8a49-1336e2a06f9e) - [Security Officer - Unarmed - FT - Day/Swing Shift - Denver · Advantage Security Inc](/job/security-officer-unarmed-ft-day-swing-shift-denver-at-advantage-54e9e736-9365-595d-a094-632c6fa230ad) - [Campus Security Officer · Adams 12 Five Star Schools](/job/campus-security-officer-at-adams-12-five-star-schools-108fe059-d55d-5f3f-a7f5-b70b30334d1f) - [Information System Security Officer · Rincon Research Corporation (RRC)](/job/information-system-security-officer-at-rincon-research-corporation-rrc-771ae8af-10f8-588e-ae39-9060923c1148) - [Armed Security Officer · Prosegur](/job/armed-security-officer-at-prosegur-fc69e140-74f6-5ed1-953b-8f8bbe1bdb80) - [Security Officer - Flex · Prosegur](/job/security-officer-flex-at-prosegur-df2738ed-d10f-5357-a069-a20c7115c847) - [Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Patrol · Allied Universal](/job/security-officer-enhanced-part-time-patrol-at-allied-universal-b8e45389-e96d-509a-a118-33c3e76c96c5) - [Security Guard Retail - Experience Required · Allied Universal](/job/security-guard-retail-experience-required-at-allied-universal-76f89e94-82e5-54b9-9408-3dfa9dc07573) - [Security Officer Part Time Health Center · Allied Universal](/job/security-officer-part-time-health-center-at-allied-universal-54ee3ea1-7861-5ec2-a652-15e65dab745c) - [Security Guard - Construction Site · GardaWorld](/job/security-guard-construction-site-at-gardaworld-a5ebdc21-ad12-54eb-b40e-0d9c02e901d7) - [Armed Security Officer · Citadel Security USA](/job/armed-security-officer-at-citadel-security-usa-b890db70-56be-5b0b-8aa4-b973b4c18d4c) - [Armed Security Officer · Citadel Security USA](/job/armed-security-officer-at-citadel-security-usa-8082e1dd-07ce-5338-9be0-1ba6203c61c1) [Explore all 126 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Security+Officer+jobs+in+Denver%2C+CO) ## 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. 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. 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. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare Security Officer demand around Denver. 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