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Security Managers in Colorado

Security managers direct an organization's security functions, overseeing physical security and the safety of employees and facilities. They work across various industries—corporations, government agencies, healthcare, retail, and manufacturing—developing and implementing security protocols, managing security personnel, and responding to threats and incidents. In Colorado the median pay is $122,510 a year, 15% above the national median of $106,660.

$122,510median pay in Colorado, per year
$98,560–$151,930middle half earn
2,150employed in Colorado
$106,660U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Colorado

133open roles like this on employer career sites, 20 in Colorado or remote
47employers hiring
49posted in the last 7 days
CA · Remote · WAwhere most openings are

Openings in Colorado and remote

Openings are read from employers’ own career pages and public job boards and change daily. Search all openings (free account) to filter by distance, pay and how well you qualify.

What it takes

Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold a bachelor’s degree.

Skills that matter most

Critical ThinkingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningJudgment and Decision MakingSpeakingMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessComplex Problem Solving

Knowledge areas

Public Safety and SecurityEnglish LanguageLaw and GovernmentAdministration and ManagementCustomer and Personal ServicePersonnel and Human Resources

Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Security Managers.

Licenses and training in Colorado

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O*NET-SOC 11-3013.01. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Colorado, annual.