Deputy Chief Information Security Officer - Bank
Mercury • San Francisco, CA, New York, NY, Portland, OR, or Remote within United States
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Security Guard Jobs in Portland
11 positions available in OR. Quirky tech hub with 180K+ software, advertising, and outdoor tech roles
Security Officer Non-Driving Patrol
Allied Universal • Portland, OR, US
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Allied Universal • Portland, OR, US
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Security Officer Connivence Store
Allied Universal • Portland, OR, US
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Security Officer - Driver
Allied Universal • Portland, OR, US
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Armed Security Officer
Advanced Security, Inc. • Portland, OR, US
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$20,000 - $25,000
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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 Portland
Typical US salary range: $30K - $45K. In Europe: €22K - €30K. Typical US salary range: $30K - $45K. In Europe: €22K - €30K. Cost of living in Portland is high compared to other cities.
Most In-Demand Skills
Vigilance
De-escalation
Report Writing
Access Control
CCTV Systems
First Aid
The Portland Job Market
Quirky tech hub with 180K+ software, advertising, and outdoor tech roles. Portland's Intel campus and ad-tech scene attract developers valuing work culture and nature access over highest salaries.
Top industries: Software, Advertising & Marketing, Outdoor Recreation Tech, Semiconductor.
TriMet provides solid public transit; tech companies prioritize remote work and flexible hours culturally.
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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