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Local security industry report
Security work in
New Jersey
Local pay, training and the steps towards your next role.
Research checked
Contract security officers follow New Jersey's SORA certification process, including an application, fingerprint screening, and approved training. Compare New Jersey pay, the local training route and the size of the guarding-and-patrol workplace base below. Search employer portals by your city to find a suitable site and shift.
Your local training routeThe industry at a glance
Guarding and patrol workplaces
225employer establishmentsReference period: 2023
New Jersey only. NAICS 561612, Security Guards and Patrol Services, all legal forms (LFO -), FIPS 34. One company can operate multiple workplaces. Businesses without employees and in-house security teams in other industries are outside this industry count.
U.S. Census Bureau: County Business Patterns 2023, state dataMedian hourly security-guard pay
18.69USD per hourReference period: May 2025
New Jersey: statewide Security Guards occupation, SOC 33-9032, across industries and experience levels. Gross pay before deductions; local vacancies can pay differently.
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, published through O*NET OnLineMedian annual security-guard pay
38,880USD per yearReference period: May 2025
New Jersey: statewide Security Guards occupation, SOC 33-9032, across industries and experience levels. Gross pay before deductions; local vacancies can pay differently. Annual pay is an annualised estimate.
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, published through O*NET OnLineMonthly equivalent of annual median
3,240USD per monthReference period: May 2025
New Jersey: calculated as the published annual median divided by 12. This planning estimate assumes the annualised wage basis and is gross, before tax and deductions. Actual hours and monthly earnings vary.
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, published through O*NET OnLineDistinct security companies
No verified figureReference period: Not verified
A current unique-company total for New Jersey has not been verified. The workplace figure counts employer establishments and can include multiple locations of the same business.
U.S. Census Bureau: County Business Patterns 2023, state dataHow to read this report
Industry counts and wages describe different populations. The business figure counts employer establishments where available. Wages describe an occupation across employers. Each monthly illustration shows its calculation and assumptions.
Your local training route
NJSP materials specify a 24-hour initial course with a certified SORA instructor and an eight-hour renewal refresher. Confirm current deadlines in the application portal.
Official authority and local guidance
New Jersey State Police, Private Detective UnitLicensing guidance checked
Training providers to explore
We have not verified a training-provider example for this region. Use the official authority’s guidance to confirm accepted training for your role.
Employers to explore
These official recruitment portals let you search by town or region. Check that an employer has a suitable local vacancy before applying. The list is unranked.
Allied Universal
National recruitment directory. Select New Jersey or your town to check availability. A local vacancy or employer presence has not been confirmed in this report.
Search these job titles
- Security Officer
- Security Officer / Access Control
- Event Security
Online applications and local branch applications are available. The recruitment team may invite applicants to assessments, telephone screening or interviews.
Application route
- Choose a local opening and select Apply Now.
- Create an email-based profile and complete the application.
- Check email or text for next steps.
Securitas USA
National recruitment directory. Select New Jersey or your town to check availability. A local vacancy or employer presence has not been confirmed in this report.
Search these job titles
- Security Officer
- Security Guard
The published recruitment process includes an online application, interviews and background checks. Read each vacancy for site and state requirements.
Application route
- Open Explore Job Opportunities.
- Select the location and vacancy.
- Submit the application and follow interview instructions.
GardaWorld Security USA
National recruitment directory. Select New Jersey or your town to check availability. A local vacancy or employer presence has not been confirmed in this report.
Search these job titles
- Concierge Security Officer
- Response Security Officer
- Surveillance Security Officer
Its US search can filter location, job family and category, including officer, supervisor and flexible assignments.
Application route
- Search by city, state or ZIP.
- Read the duties and requirements.
- Select View Details & Apply and follow the application.
Prosegur USA
National recruitment directory. Select New Jersey or your town to check availability. A local vacancy or employer presence has not been confirmed in this report.
Search these job titles
- Unarmed Security Officer
- Armed Security Officer
- Security Operations Center Officer
The US careers page links directly to Prosegur’s applicant system. Its listings cover different sites and armed or unarmed roles.
Application route
- Open Explore Career Opportunities.
- Choose a job title and location.
- Review the requirements and use the application option.
How hiring works
Use this as a starting point. Requirements depend on the role, employer and work location. Check the current vacancy and regulator before applying or paying for training.
Become a security guardStart the official application
Use the NJSP SORA portal and retain your application details and personal email access.
View sourceComplete the required course
Confirm your instructor's current certification and book the initial SORA course.
View sourceComplete fingerprinting
Follow the instructions associated with your application and supply requested background documents.
View sourceWait for approval
Retrieve your E-SORA identification after approval and have your employer verify it before assignment.
View source
Sources & research notes
- Licensing guidance was last checked on 2026-09-16. This state guide has limited coverage; confirm the current local authority and role-specific route before enrolling.
- The workplace count is a 2023 business-statistics snapshot. It measures establishments in the guarding and patrol industry; the wage figures measure a wider occupation across industries.
- Recruitment links are unranked national search routes. Confirm local vacancies, pay, shifts and employer presence on the official vacancy page.
- Training examples come from the existing checked directory. Availability, tuition and licence status require confirmation before payment.
External sources may be in a different language.
- NJSP official SORA applicant portal
- NJSP published training FAQ
- NJSP E-SORA approval and identification memo
- U.S. Census Bureau: County Business Patterns 2023, state data
- Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, published through O*NET OnLine
- Allied Universal recruitment
- Securitas USA recruitment
- GardaWorld Security USA recruitment
- Prosegur USA recruitment
Turn your research into a next step.
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