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As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for temporary private security contract in the United States is $26.61, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.15 and $30.53 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectTemporary Private Security ContractSecurity Guard
CredentialsSecurity license, possibly specialized certificationsSecurity license, basic training
Work EnvironmentVaries by contract, often short-term or event-basedFixed location like buildings, malls, or events
Employer & IndustrySecurity firms, private clients, event organizersSecurity companies, private properties, retail

Temporary Private Security Contracts and Security Guards both require security licensing and work in security environments. However, contracts are typically short-term or project-based, while security guards usually work in permanent roles at specific locations. Both roles serve the security industry but differ mainly in duration and scope of employment.

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Infographic showing various Temporary Private Security Contract job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $55,353 per year, or $26.6 per hour.

Armed Security Officer

Advanced Private Police

South Milwaukee, WI • On-site

$16/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 25 days ago

Job description

Armed Security Officer -PT/On-Call

Looking for people with attention to detail, people skills, courage, and judgment to fill some upcoming roles in the Milwaukee area.
 
Requirements: 
  • Ability to Read/Write/Speak English at a high school graduate level.
  • Clean Criminal record (FBI Background check will be conducted).
  • Licensed in Wisconsin for Private Security/Detective and Firearms*.
  • Supply own firearm and retention holster.

For proper applications please go here: http://www.advprivpolice.com/jobs download, fill out electronically and mail back in. This will be required regardless before being considered. 
 
If not currently licensed the costs to be licensed are as follows: 
  • $35  Fingerprints (State Requirement) 
  • $27  Private Security Officer.
  • $135 Private Detective.

Private Security Officers can often be licensed within 2 days.
Private Detectives usually take a month+.
 
If you apply for both you can start sooner and eventually have more shift opportunities.
 
Current needs are for an individual who can help in weekend shifts specifically. 
Additional shifts to fill during the week become available to cover illnesses, special contracts, and on-call responses.
The ability to pick up full-time hours occurs with new contracts and becomes an option to those who have proven themselves.
State licensing is currently backed up and can delay licenses being granted by up to two months.