How much does a Private Security Guard make in Great Meadows, NJ? The average Private Security Guard salary in Great Meadows, NJ is $59,596 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $52,458 and $68,157. 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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Private Security Guard Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Private Security Guard Salary $45,959 Great Meadows,NJ April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Private Security Guard Salary $52,458 Great Meadows,NJ April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Private Security Guard Salary $59,596 Great Meadows,NJ April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Private Security Guard Salary $68,157 Great Meadows,NJ April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Private Security Guard Salary $75,952 Great Meadows,NJ April 24, 2024
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What is a Private Security Guard ?

A security guard (also known as a security inspector or protective agent) is a person employed by a public or private party to protect the employing party's assets (property, people, equipment, money, etc.) from a variety of hazards (such as waste, damaged property, unsafe worker behavior, criminal activity such as theft, etc.) by enforcing preventative measures. Security guards do this by maintaining a high-visibility presence to deter illegal and inappropriate actions, looking (either directly, through patrols, or indirectly, by monitoring alarm systems or video surveillance cameras) for si...

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Job Openings for Private Security Guard in Great Meadows, NJ
  • [Security Officer / Patrol] - Generous Pay & Benefits / PT & FT Shifts - As an Unarmed Security Guard you'll: Conduct regular patrols of designated area, b...
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  • [Security Officer / Patrol] - Generous Pay & Benefits / PT & FT Shifts - As an Unarmed Security Guard you'll: Conduct regular patrols of designated area, b...
    - 3 Days Ago
  • [Security Officer / Patrol] - Generous Pay & Benefits / PT & FT Shifts - As an Unarmed Security Guard you'll: Conduct regular patrols of designated area, b...
    - 3 Days Ago
  • [Security Officer / Patrol] - Generous Pay & Benefits / PT & FT Shifts - As an Unarmed Security Guard you'll: Conduct regular patrols of designated area, b...
    - 3 Days Ago
  • Masonic Villages - JobID: 500-34-206047-0-3683576-0 [Security Officer] As a Security Guard at Masonic Villages, you'll: Review set-up checklist book and ha...
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Average Total Cash Compensation

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Private Security Guard in Great Meadows, NJ. The base salary for Private Security Guard ranges from $52,458 to $68,157 with the average base salary of $59,596. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $53,393 to $69,260 with the average total cash compensation of $60,767.

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About Great Meadows, New Jersey    Great Meadows is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located within Independence Township in Warren County, New Jersey, Unit....More

Great Meadows, New Jersey  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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