Security Guard - Armed 3
Salary surveys & compensation benchmarks
2 compensation survey reports publish salary benchmarks for Security Guard - Armed 3. Compare what each vendor covers and pick the right one for your organization.
Role summary
Responsible for protecting company employees and visitors, and securing company assets from unauthorized entry or theft. Authorized to carry a firearm and must carry appropriate licenses. Duties may include verifying the identity of individuals entering company facilities, inspecting packages, checking that all property removed is accompanied by correct paperwork, responding to alarms in cases of emergency (such as fires, unauthorized entry, and workplace violence) and conducting routine patrols. Familiar with alarm equipment and security consoles. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and requisite background clearance.
Job summary sourced from the Empsight benchmark job library.
Reports covering Security Guard - Armed 3
Security Guard - Armed 3 salary survey FAQ
- Which compensation surveys cover Security Guard - Armed 3 pay?
- 2 surveys publish Security Guard - Armed 3 benchmarks, including data from Empsight. The full list is on this page; click into any one for scope, methodology, and pricing.
- How does Security Guard - Armed 3 pay vary by industry and geography?
- Compensation for Security Guard - Armed 3 varies by industry, region, company size, and revenue. Most surveys above publish cuts on those dimensions. Industry-specific surveys (healthcare, tech, financial services, etc.) typically report meaningfully different ranges than cross-industry surveys for the same role.
- What is the typical salary range for Security Guard - Armed 3?
- CompShop is a directory of compensation-survey publishers, not a salary aggregator. Actual Security Guard - Armed 3 ranges live in the surveys listed on this page. Most publishers report 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile salary data plus total cash compensation.
- How often should I refresh Security Guard - Armed 3 pay benchmarks?
- Annually is the standard cadence for primary roles. Survey data older than two years is generally too stale for setting current pay ranges, especially in hot segments. Most publishers above release annual editions; a few offer semi-annual updates for fast-moving markets.