Security Guard Jobs in Portland

25 positions available in Portland. Showing the 4 best matches below. Manufacturing, outdoor brands, healthcare, and creative industries

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Security Officer - Driver

USAllied Universal • Portland, OR, US

onsite 63d ago
~ $35,750 - $49,629
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Lead Security Officer

USPacific Patrol Services Inc. • Portland, OR, US

onsite 23d ago
~ $41,600 - $45,760
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Unarmed Security Guard - Interim

USAll Pro Security • Portland, OR, US

onsite 25d ago
$39,520 - $43,680
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Portland Security Officer- ON CALL

USRoyal Guard Security • Portland, OR, US

onsite 25d ago
$35,360 - $39,520

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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

The median salary for a Security Guard in Portland is $40,035 per year. The range is $32K - $50K (P10: $28,296, P90: $65,880). (BLS OEWS 2025) 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

Manufacturing, outdoor brands, healthcare, and creative industries. Manufacturing, consumer brands, and healthcare anchor a market with strong creative industries.

Top industries: Manufacturing, Outdoor & Consumer Brands, Healthcare, Creative Industries.

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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