Security Guard Jobs in San Jose

29 positions available in San Jose. Showing the 5 best matches below. High-wage Silicon Valley metro with manufacturing, healthcare, and services alongside tech

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Security Officer Dispatch Console Operator

USAllied Universal • San Jose, CA, US

onsite 1d ago
~ $14,560 - $62,400
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Building Security Guard

USBrinks • San Jose CA

12d ago
~ $42,900 - $66,500
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Security Officer Unarmed Patrol Navigator

USAllied Universal • San Jose, CA, US

onsite 12d ago
~ $50,648
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Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Premises Patrol

USAllied Universal • San Jose, CA, US

onsite 12d ago
~ $16,640 - $45,926
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Unarmed Security Guard (flex/ part-time )

USSecurico • San Jose, CA, US

onsite 25d ago
~ $42,900 - $66,500

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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 San Jose

The median salary for a Security Guard in San Jose is $52,639 per year. The range is $42K - $66K (P10: $37,204, P90: $86,620). (BLS OEWS 2025) Typical US salary range: $30K - $45K. In Europe: €22K - €30K. Cost of living in San Jose is very high compared to other cities.

Most In-Demand Skills

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

The San Jose Job Market

High-wage Silicon Valley metro with manufacturing, healthcare, and services alongside tech. A high-wage metro where advanced manufacturing, healthcare, and services hire alongside the tech sector.

Top industries: Manufacturing & Hardware, Healthcare, Construction & Services, Technology.

Heavy freeway dependence; traffic is legendary though remote work options are increasingly competitive.

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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