Guard I
$21/hr
Guard I | First, Second and Third Shifts Performs unarmed security guard and access-control duties ... security officer license/registration; application required within 30 days of employment; must ...
$21/hr
Guard I | First, Second and Third Shifts Performs unarmed security guard and access-control duties ... security officer license/registration; application required within 30 days of employment; must ...
$21/hr
Guard I | First, Second and Third Shifts Performs unarmed security guard and access-control duties ... security officer license/registration; application required within 30 days of employment; must ...
Huntsville, AL · On-site
$21/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Security Guard Guard I | First, Second and Third Shifts Performs unarmed security guard and access ... Eligible for an Alabama Security Regulatory Board (ASRB) security officer license/registration ...
New
Huntsville, AL · On-site
$21/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Security Guard Guard I | First, Second and Third Shifts Performs unarmed security guard and access ... Eligible for an Alabama Security Regulatory Board (ASRB) security officer license/registration ...
New
Huntsville, AL · On-site
$113K - $155K/yr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
... Officers, Anti-Tamper Evaluation Teams, and SCRM representatives. * Provide expert technical ... I/II level DoW programs. About i3 i3 is a technically diverse, 100% team member owned business ...
Huntsville, AL · On-site
$113K - $155K/yr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
... Officers, Anti-Tamper Evaluation Teams, and SCRM representatives. * Provide expert technical ... I/II level DoW programs. About i3 i3 is a technically diverse, 100% team member owned business ...
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Working within a controlled environment, where security is top priority and the days are never dull ... and I'll be in touch. Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) | NaphCare Equal Opportunity ...
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Working within a controlled environment, where security is top priority and the days are never dull ... and I'll be in touch. Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) | NaphCare Equal Opportunity ...
Harvest, AL · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Working within a controlled environment, where security is top priority and the days are never dull ... and I'll be in touch. Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) | NaphCare Equal Opportunity ...
Harvest, AL · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Working within a controlled environment, where security is top priority and the days are never dull ... and I'll be in touch. Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) | NaphCare Equal Opportunity ...
Harvest, AL · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Working within a controlled environment, where security is top priority and the days are never dull ... and I'll be in touch. Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) | NaphCare Equal Opportunity ...
Harvest, AL · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Working within a controlled environment, where security is top priority and the days are never dull ... and I'll be in touch. Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) | NaphCare Equal Opportunity ...
Harvest, AL · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Working within a controlled environment, where security is top priority and the days are never dull ... and I'll be in touch. Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) | NaphCare Equal Opportunity ...
Harvest, AL · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Working within a controlled environment, where security is top priority and the days are never dull ... and I'll be in touch. Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) | NaphCare Equal Opportunity ...
Harvest, AL · On-site
Working within a controlled environment, where security is top priority and the days are never dull ... and I'll be in touch. Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) | NaphCare Equal Opportunity ...
Quick apply
Harvest, AL · On-site
Working within a controlled environment, where security is top priority and the days are never dull ... and I'll be in touch. Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) | NaphCare Equal Opportunity ...
$106K - $146K/yr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
... Security Officers, Anti-Tamper Evaluation Teams, and SCRM representatives. * Provide expert ... I/II level DoW programs. About i3 i3 is a technically diverse, 100% team member owned business ...
$106K - $146K/yr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
... Security Officers, Anti-Tamper Evaluation Teams, and SCRM representatives. * Provide expert ... I/II level DoW programs. About i3 i3 is a technically diverse, 100% team member owned business ...
Huntsville, AL · On-site
$109K - $149K/yr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
... Security Officers, Anti-Tamper Evaluation Teams, and SCRM representatives. * Provide expert ... I/II level DoW programs. About i3 i3 is a technically diverse, 100% team member owned business ...
Huntsville, AL · On-site
$109K - $149K/yr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
... Security Officers, Anti-Tamper Evaluation Teams, and SCRM representatives. * Provide expert ... I/II level DoW programs. About i3 i3 is a technically diverse, 100% team member owned business ...
Huntsville, AL · On-site
$106K - $146K/yr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
... Security Officers, Anti-Tamper Evaluation Teams, and SCRM representatives. * Provide expert ... I/II level DoW programs. About i3 i3 is a technically diverse, 100% team member owned business ...
Huntsville, AL · On-site
$106K - $146K/yr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
... Security Officers, Anti-Tamper Evaluation Teams, and SCRM representatives. * Provide expert ... I/II level DoW programs. About i3 i3 is a technically diverse, 100% team member owned business ...
Working within a controlled environment, where security is top priority and the days are never dull ... and I'll be in touch. Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) | NaphCare Equal Opportunity ...
Quick apply
Working within a controlled environment, where security is top priority and the days are never dull ... and I'll be in touch. Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) | NaphCare Equal Opportunity ...
Harvest, AL · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Working within a controlled environment, where security is top priority and the days are never dull ... and I'll be in touch. Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) | NaphCare Equal Opportunity ...
Harvest, AL · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Working within a controlled environment, where security is top priority and the days are never dull ... and I'll be in touch. Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) | NaphCare Equal Opportunity ...
$106K - $146K/yr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
... Security Officers, Anti-Tamper Evaluation Teams, and SCRM representatives. * Provide expert ... I/II level DoW programs. i3 is a technically diverse, 100% team member owned business ...
$106K - $146K/yr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
... Security Officers, Anti-Tamper Evaluation Teams, and SCRM representatives. * Provide expert ... I/II level DoW programs. i3 is a technically diverse, 100% team member owned business ...
Huntsville, AL · On-site
... i s an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and strives to build a diverse workforce. All ... Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO) * Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCP)
Huntsville, AL · On-site
... i s an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and strives to build a diverse workforce. All ... Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO) * Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCP)
Huntsville, AL · On-site
$24/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Instructor or field-training-officer credentials (may support Company training delivery) Physical and Medical Requirements (Essential Functions) * Identical to Security Guard I: medical examination ...
Huntsville, AL · On-site
$24/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Instructor or field-training-officer credentials (may support Company training delivery) Physical and Medical Requirements (Essential Functions) * Identical to Security Guard I: medical examination ...
Huntsville, AL · Remote
Generating and updating training packages to ensure that personnel are informed of security requirements (i.e., OPSEC briefings). * Working with the Public Affairs Officer (PAO) to review and clear a ...
New
Huntsville, AL · Remote
Generating and updating training packages to ensure that personnel are informed of security requirements (i.e., OPSEC briefings). * Working with the Public Affairs Officer (PAO) to review and clear a ...
New
Huntsville, AL · On-site
Generating and updating training packages to ensure that personnel are informed of security requirements (i.e., OPSEC briefings). * Working with the Public Affairs Officer (PAO) to review and clear a ...
New
Huntsville, AL · On-site
Generating and updating training packages to ensure that personnel are informed of security requirements (i.e., OPSEC briefings). * Working with the Public Affairs Officer (PAO) to review and clear a ...
New
Huntsville, AL · On-site +1
Generating and updating training packages to ensure that personnel are informed of security requirements (i.e., OPSEC briefings). * Working with the Public Affairs Officer (PAO) to review and clear a ...
New
Huntsville, AL · On-site +1
Generating and updating training packages to ensure that personnel are informed of security requirements (i.e., OPSEC briefings). * Working with the Public Affairs Officer (PAO) to review and clear a ...
New
Huntsville, AL · On-site
Generating and updating training packages to ensure that personnel are informed of security requirements (i.e., OPSEC briefings). * Working with the Public Affairs Officer (PAO) to review and clear a ...
New
Huntsville, AL · On-site
Generating and updating training packages to ensure that personnel are informed of security requirements (i.e., OPSEC briefings). * Working with the Public Affairs Officer (PAO) to review and clear a ...
New
$10.59 - $11.49
1% of jobs
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$13.30 - $14.20
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$14.45 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$14.20 - $15.10
18% of jobs
The median wage is $15.59 / hr.
$15.10 - $16
22% of jobs
$16.80 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$16 - $16.90
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| Aspect | Security Officer I | Security Guard |
|---|---|---|
| Certifications | Basic security training, possibly state-specific licenses | Often requires similar basic training and licensing |
| Work Environment | Varies from corporate buildings to retail stores | Similar environments, including malls, events, and facilities |
| Employer Usage | Commonly used in corporate, government, and private sectors | Widely used in retail, event venues, and residential complexes |
| Job Search & Comparison | Often compared for entry-level security roles | Frequently searched as a similar entry-level security position |
Security Officer I and Security Guard roles are similar in required certifications and work environments. Both positions serve as entry-level security roles across various industries, with overlapping duties and licensing requirements. The main difference often lies in job titles used by employers, but they generally refer to comparable responsibilities in security operations.

Guard I | First, Second and Third Shifts Performs unarmed security guard and access-control duties at designated installation access control points (IACPs) and posts on Redstone Arsenal in support of the Directorate of Emergency Services (DES) Army Security Guard (DASG) mission. Controls entry and exit of personnel and vehicles, verifies identity and credentials, conducts inspections, operates physical access-control equipment and barriers, responds to incidents, and writes factual reports - protecting personnel, property, and information on a Federal installation. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Control pedestrian and vehicle access at assigned IACPs and posts; verify identification, credentials, and installation passes using authorized procedures and equipment (including AIE - Automated Installation Entry) Conduct personnel, vehicle, and hand-carried-item inspections per post orders, RAMP (Random Antiterrorism Measures Program), and installation policy Grant or deny access decisions with 100% accuracy per post orders and directives Operate access-control devices, active vehicle barriers (AVB), traffic-control equipment, radios, and related systems; meet readiness standards including AVB activation within 3 seconds and J-911 notification within 10 seconds when directed Detect, report, and respond to suspicious persons, vehicles, packages, and gate-runner incidents; execute Grand Slam, AVB Grab 300, and related installation protective procedures Direct turnaround of unauthorized vehicles; manage oversize/emergency vehicle and motorcycle entry per procedures Respond to incidents, alarms, and emergencies; provide immediate notification (within 5 minutes) of reportable incidents through the chain of command Apply approved use-of-force standards; employ OC spray, expandable baton, and handcuffs only as authorized and trained Provide first aid, CPR, and tourniquet application as needed until relieved by emergency services Write clear, accurate, complete incident and daily reports before end of shift; complete all required forms Maintain professional appearance, courtesy, and customer service (90% customer-service standard) consistent with AR 190-56 and Company policy Maintain accountability of issued uniforms, ballistic vest, and duty equipment; report loss or damage immediately Safeguard PII, CUI, and operational information; no unauthorized photography, recording, or social-media release Perform duties outdoors in all weather wearing approximately 30 pounds of duty equipment/PPE, including prolonged standing, walking, and alertness across full shifts Complete and maintain all required training, licensing, medical, and physical agility requirements Immediately report arrests, charges, adverse information, license or access loss, or fitness-for-duty concerns Perform other duties as assigned consistent with the contract scope ****This position is contingent upon award**** Pay Rate: $21.00 HourlyMinimum Qualifications U.S
citizen or lawful permanent resident, legally authorized to work in the United States At least 21 years of age High school diploma or equivalent Communicate clearly in written and spoken English; able to write factual reports Valid driver license if assigned driving duties No disqualifying criminal, security, employment, substance-abuse, or integrity history; must favorably complete NCIC-III and U.S. Army Crime Records Center checks and installation adjudication, and obtain and maintain installation access Eligible for an Alabama Security Regulatory Board (ASRB) security officer license/registration; application required within 30 days of employment; must complete Board-approved training and maintain the license/temporary card on duty Ability to pass a post-offer medical examination and the AR 190-56 Physical Agility Test (currently 19 push-ups in 2 minutes; 1.5-mile run in 17:30) before first posting and annually thereafter Successful completion of the Company 40-hour core training course and the 16-hour Government/DASG installation block (56 total hours), including written/practical tests and OC, baton, handcuffing, first aid, and CPR qualifications, before independently standing post Preferred Qualifications Prior military, law-enforcement, corrections, or installation/security guard experience Current ASRB license, OC/baton certifications, or CPR/first-aid credentials Experience with automated access-control systems on a Federal installation Physical and Medical Requirements (Essential Functions) Must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation: prolonged standing, walking, running, climbing, crawling, pushing, pulling, lifting, and dragging/carrying a person to safety; exert physical force to prevent unauthorized entry or detain a subject; work in heat, cold, rain, humidity, ice, noise, and poor visibility wearing approximately 30 pounds of equipment; maintain alertness, judgment, balance, stamina, and dexterity; possess color and depth perception, hearing, and speech sufficient for routine and emergency duties; safely use radios, flashlights, OC spray, baton, barriers, and access-control devices. A medical examination (Company expense) and passing PAT are required before assignment and annually
Conditions of Employment Favorable background screening, adjudication, and installation access (fingerprinting, badging, credentialing); continued access is a condition of employment Employment contingent on contract award, execution, and continuation, and on customer approval - including Acuity's written approval to stand independent post Drug screening if required by contract or Company policy; must remain fit for duty at all times Employment is at-willMinimum Qualifications U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, legally authorized to work in the United States At least 21 years of age High school diploma or equivalent Communicate clearly in written and spoken English; able to write factual reports Valid driver license if assigned driving duties No disqualifying criminal, security, employment, substance-abuse, or integrity history; must favorably complete NCIC-III and U.S. Army Crime Records Center checks and installation adjudication, and obtain and maintain installation access Eligible for an Alabama Security Regulatory Board (ASRB) security officer license/registration; application required within 30 days of employment; must complete Board-approved training and maintain the license/temporary card on duty Ability to pass a post-offer medical examination and the AR 190-56 Physical Agility Test (currently 19 push-ups in 2 minutes; 1.5-mile run in 17:30) before first posting and annually thereafter Successful completion of the Company 40-hour core training course and the 16-hour Government/DASG installation block (56 total hours), including written/practical tests and OC, baton, handcuffing, first aid, and CPR qualifications, before independently standing post Preferred Qualifications Prior military, law-enforcement, corrections, or installation/security guard experience Current ASRB license, OC/baton certifications, or CPR/first-aid credentials Experience with automated access-control systems on a Federal installation Physical and Medical Requirements (Essential Functions) Must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation: prolonged standing, walking, running, climbing, crawling, pushing, pulling, lifting, and dragging/carrying a person to safety; exert physical force to prevent unauthorized entry or detain a subject; work in heat, cold, rain, humidity, ice, noise, and poor visibility wearing approximately 30 pounds of equipment; maintain alertness, judgment, balance, stamina, and dexterity; possess color and depth perception, hearing, and speech sufficient for routine and emergency duties; safely use radios, flashlights, OC spray, baton, barriers, and access-control devices
A medical examination (Company expense) and passing PAT are required before assignment and annually. Conditions of Employment Favorable background screening, adjudication, and installation access (fingerprinting, badging, credentialing); continued access is a condition of employment Employment contingent on contract award, execution, and continuation, and on customer approval - including Acuity's written approval to stand independent post Drug screening if required by contract or Company policy; must remain fit for duty at all times Employment is at-will
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Guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing
1,001 - 5,000 Employees
Anchorage, AK, US
1999