--- title: "Security Officer Jobs in Sacramento, CA | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/security-officer/locations/sacramento-ca" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-11-05T05:10:12.320Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/security-officer/locations/sacramento-ca" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/security-officer/locations/sacramento-ca/data.json"] --- Security Officer market brief · Sacramento, CA # Security Officer Jobs in Sacramento, CA 67 security officer openings are live in the Sacramento, CA area from 16 employers, led by Allied Universal, PalAmerican Security, and GardaWorld. The middle half of posted salaries runs $40,560–$44,740 a year (median $42,536), from the 84% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Nov 5, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Security+Officer+jobs+in+Sacramento%2C+CA)[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** : 67 : Live security officer openings currently tracked in the Sacramento market. **Companies hiring** : 16 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $42,536 : 84% 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/sacramento-ca/entry-level)22 jobs Mid-level3 jobs Level coverage is 37%. 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 67 Hiring employers 16 Salary coverage 84% Median experience 1.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 39 8 companies Established employers 19 3 companies · $41,600 median Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $40,560 P50 $42,536 P75 $44,740 P90 $56,077 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 Sacramento - 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+Sacramento%2C+CA)[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 Sacramento, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 67 live roles tracked in this market. - 16 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Nov 5, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Security+Officer+jobs+in+Sacramento%2C+CA)[Compare other markets](/jobs/security-officer) ## A practical market plan for Security Officer in Sacramento Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 67 security officer openings across 16 employers establish the current Sacramento 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 26 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 Sacramento market view into active employers and representative security officer openings Employer activity · 16 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 teams26Open 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 SecurityEstablished employers12Open roles](/company/palamerican-security)[![GardaWorld logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gardaworld.com%2Fimages%2Fgardaworld-logo.png) GardaWorldEstablished employers5Open roles](/company/gardaworld) Precision Private SecurityStartups & growing teams4Open roles Saint Joseph Hospital - LexingtonEmployer profile3Open roles Signal SecurityStartups & growing teams3Open roles ekawEmployer profile2Open roles Military, Veterans and Diverse Job SeekersEmployer profile2Open roles Live opportunity sample · 24 of 67 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Security Officer II, Protective ServicesEntry-levelMilitary, Veterans and Diverse Job SeekersSacramento, California](/job/security-officer-ii-protective-services-at-military-veterans-and-ebb0548e-abab-5018-8a21-bc975ef80ba6)[Security GuardLive roleSignal SecurityWest Sacramento, California$41,600](/job/security-guard-at-signal-security-75291b9b-186c-5bb0-981a-40819c6e6b05)[Security Officer - Part Time Unarmed Foot PatrolLive roleAllied UniversalRoseville, California$40,560Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/security-officer-part-time-unarmed-foot-patrol-at-allied-universal-4b250886-8d03-5a62-a3c3-9cf154ade9ec)[Security Officer - Full Time Licensed Patrol DriverLive roleAllied UniversalSacramento, California$43,264Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/security-officer-full-time-licensed-patrol-driver-at-allied-universal-92589fcf-ce94-5baf-88a7-25ce8bbce2e0)[Security Officer - Part Time Unarmed PatrolLive roleAllied UniversalFolsom, California$44,928Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/security-officer-part-time-unarmed-patrol-at-allied-universal-08d1069d-8c34-5205-9b60-adb135b8e000)[Security Guard - Flex Mobile Patrol DriverEntry-levelAllied UniversalSacramento, California$44,740Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/security-guard-flex-mobile-patrol-driver-at-allied-universal-ea4225fe-dbd1-58e1-914e-149ec316a5a9)[Security Officer - Part Time Unarmed Patrol DriverLive roleAllied UniversalSacramento, California$40,352Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/security-officer-part-time-unarmed-patrol-driver-at-allied-universal-914642c8-0f11-57f4-bfc9-d46446eeeb02)[Security OfficerEntry-levelSaint Joseph Hospital - LexingtonFolsom, CaliforniaPosted Nov 3, 2026](/job/security-officer-at-saint-joseph-hospital-lexington-a4017dea-77f9-570e-b0fa-3b6ce14805a3) #### More security officer openings in Sacramento - [Security Officer · Saint Joseph Hospital - Lexington](/job/security-officer-at-saint-joseph-hospital-lexington-e6e6c586-9211-5756-9982-2e127dab9f1a) - [Security Officer · Saint Joseph Hospital - Lexington](/job/security-officer-at-saint-joseph-hospital-lexington-4f4271b5-619a-578f-b18b-3dcb63b06e77) - [Security Officer - Special Response · GardaWorld](/job/security-officer-special-response-at-gardaworld-d0c6ac68-593d-536a-98b6-454974ca8f1b) - [Canine Handler Security Officer · Sutter Shared Lab LLC](/job/canine-handler-security-officer-at-sutter-shared-lab-llc-5d5a5107-6ce0-5978-aec3-4d5a3d4d211d) - [Security Officer - Access Control · Allied Universal](/job/security-officer-access-control-at-allied-universal-86626931-804b-585a-aac0-48c51f1cb341) - [Security Officer - Patrol Alarm Panel Monitoring · Allied Universal](/job/security-officer-patrol-alarm-panel-monitoring-at-allied-universal-af94c551-be19-51e0-8baf-06a51062d9b3) - [Security Officer - Shopping Plaza Patrol Driver · Allied Universal](/job/security-officer-shopping-plaza-patrol-driver-at-allied-universal-a2ef2b63-74ac-58d9-a541-edbc99e67688) - [Security Officer - Flex Unarmed Patrol · Allied Universal](/job/security-officer-flex-unarmed-patrol-at-allied-universal-ae0c5311-2b58-5edc-badb-c41ffcbc42b5) - [Security Officer - Distribution Patrol · Allied Universal](/job/security-officer-distribution-patrol-at-allied-universal-695fde5f-198d-5702-995f-4bc7987e3de0) - [Security Guard - Part Time Patrol Driving Role · Allied Universal](/job/security-guard-part-time-patrol-driving-role-at-allied-universal-5ea29d9d-be81-5cad-a1ba-eb86a1a9c2da) - [Security Officer - Part Time Shopping Plaza Patrol Driver · Allied Universal](/job/security-officer-part-time-shopping-plaza-patrol-driver-at-allied-6c1e4e0a-ebc0-5b08-9552-f33a9d596a8d) - [Security Officer - Flex Vehicle Patrol Driver · Allied Universal](/job/security-officer-flex-vehicle-patrol-driver-at-allied-universal-e654c0cc-5806-5fdd-b628-dac200c9b512) - [Security Officer - Part Time Distribution Patrol Driver · Allied Universal](/job/security-officer-part-time-distribution-patrol-driver-at-allied-6abc9553-c306-5802-a7a5-d54f8235519e) - [Security Officer - Part Time Unarmed Patrol Driver · Allied Universal](/job/security-officer-part-time-unarmed-patrol-driver-at-allied-universal-ff6d8a42-63a6-5b2f-9a78-65cd531645e6) - [Security Officer - Patrol Driver · Allied Universal](/job/security-officer-patrol-driver-at-allied-universal-665472c9-a375-5ea6-8838-9ea0f0b8da84) - [Security Officer - Part Time Unarmed Patrol Driver · Allied Universal](/job/security-officer-part-time-unarmed-patrol-driver-at-allied-universal-982a4a73-aedf-5b86-b575-ab339521c2ac) [Explore all 67 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Security+Officer+jobs+in+Sacramento%2C+CA) ## Security Officer jobs in Sacramento: 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 Sacramento? Metaintro tracks 67 live security officer openings from 16 employers in the Sacramento, CA area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do security officer jobs in Sacramento pay? The median posted salary is $42,536 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $40,560 to $44,740. Based on the 84% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for security officer jobs in Sacramento? Allied Universal, PalAmerican Security, GardaWorld, and Precision Private Security have the most open security officer roles here right now, out of 16 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 Sacramento. 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