Armed Guards Salary in Jackson, Mississippi

How much does an Armed Guards make in Jackson, MS? The average Armed Guards salary in Jackson, MS is $44,050 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $39,119 and $50,119. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Tier One - Houston , TX

Armed Commissioned Security Officer - Houston Area With over 200 years of law enforcement and military training, the Tier One leadership team is equipped with the knowledge and first-hand experience ...

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Armed KCMO Security Officer

Metro Public Safety & Investigations - Missouri City , MO

We specialize in providing Class A armed and unarmed guards, patrol services, remote camera tours, and alarm response, all while utilizing the latest security technologies. Our commitment to employee ...

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Armed KCMO Security Officer

Metro Public Safety & Investigations - Grandview , MO

We specialize in providing Class A armed and unarmed guards, patrol services, remote camera tours, and alarm response, all while utilizing the latest security technologies. Our commitment to employee ...

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Armed KCMO Security Officer

Metro Public Safety & Investigations - Kearney , MO

We specialize in providing Class A armed and unarmed guards, patrol services, remote camera tours, and alarm response, all while utilizing the latest security technologies. Our commitment to employee ...

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Armed KCMO Security Officer

Metro Public Safety & Investigations - Platte City , MO

We specialize in providing Class A armed and unarmed guards, patrol services, remote camera tours, and alarm response, all while utilizing the latest security technologies. Our commitment to employee ...

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Armed KCMO Security Officer

Metro Public Safety & Investigations - De Soto , KS

We specialize in providing Class A armed and unarmed guards, patrol services, remote camera tours, and alarm response, all while utilizing the latest security technologies. Our commitment to employee ...

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What does an Armed Guards do?

Armed Guards in Columbia, SC

Drive patrol car/golf cart to monitor activity and assist on site.

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Armed Guards in Detroit, MI

Monitor the assigned property, staying vigilant to detect unauthorized vehicles, trespassers or individuals loitering and provide a professional deterrence and calming presence.

October 22, 2022

Performs proactive monitoring of and timely responses to potential/actual security threats.

May 17, 2023

Armed Guards in Greenwood, SC

Assist visitors / students with calling for outside help with vehicle breakdown, give general information about the college to students and visitors.

February 21, 2023

Report any unusual incidents or hazardous conditions and provide a written reports covering all incidents at the end of each tour.

March 24, 2023

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About Jackson, Mississippi

Jackson is located primarily in northeastern Hinds County, with small portions in Madison and Rankin counties. The Pearl River forms most of the eastern border of the city. A small portion of the city containing Tougaloo College lies in Madison County, bounded on the west by Interstate 220 and on the east by U.S. Route 51 and Interstate 55. An unconnected section of the city surrounds Jackson–Evers International Airport in Rankin County. In the 2010 census, only 622 of the city's residents lived in Madison County, and only 1 lived within the city limits in Rankin County. The city is bordered t...

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50119

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50857

44611

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Armed Guards in Jackson, MS. The base salary for Armed Guards ranges from $39,119 to $50,119 with the average base salary of $44,050. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $39,544 to $50,857 with the average total cash compensation of $44,611.

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About Jackson, Mississippi Jackson is located primarily in northeastern Hinds County, with small portions in Madison and Rankin counties. The Pearl River forms most of the easte....More

Jackson, Mississippi area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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