Security Guard Jobs in Columbus

29 positions available in Columbus. Showing the 5 best matches below. Insurance and finance, logistics, healthcare, education, and retail

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Security Officer II

USBattelle • Columbus, OH, US

onsite 3019d ago
$39,000 - $53,600
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Transportation Security Officer

USTransportation Security Administration • Columbus, Ohio

onsite 167d ago
$46,242 - $59,316
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Security Officer - Hilton Columbus Downtown

USHilton • Columbus, OH, US

onsite 28d ago
~ $27,200 - $42,100
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Unarmed Security Guard

USConstant Protective Security • Columbus, OH, US

onsite 30d ago
$33,280
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Security Officer Needed - Columbus GA!

USSizemoreco • Columbus, GA

~ $27,180 - $42,120

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What Does a Security Guard Do?

Security guards protect people, property and access: patrols, screening, CCTV, incident reports, and being the calm first responder when something goes wrong. Most of the job is presence and prevention.

Security Guard Salary in Columbus

The median salary for a Security Guard in Columbus is $33,363 per year. The range is $27K - $42K (P10: $23,580, P90: $54,900). (BLS OEWS 2025) Typical US salary range: $30K - $45K. In Europe: €22K - €30K. Cost of living in Columbus is moderate compared to other cities.

Most In-Demand Skills

Vigilance De-escalation Report Writing Access Control CCTV Systems First Aid

The Columbus Job Market

Insurance and finance, logistics, healthcare, education, and retail. Insurance, logistics, and healthcare give a diverse, stable Midwest market.

Top industries: Insurance & Finance, Logistics, Healthcare, Retail & Education.

COTA transit available; corporate and startup culture increasingly supports hybrid and remote work.

Career Path & 2026 Trends

Guards progress to site supervisor, security manager, or specialise into corporate security, events or close protection; licences compound into pay. Demand stays strong in logistics, healthcare and events; in 2026 employers value guards who handle both physical posts and electronic systems.

Interview Tip

Describe one incident where you de-escalated without force — and show you know the legal limits of the role. Restraint impresses more than bravado.

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