Special Security Officer Salary in Washington, DC

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How much does a Special Security Officer make in Washington, DC? The average Special Security Officer salary in Washington, DC is $74,849 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $61,903 and $91,956. 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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Special Security Officer

Idaho National Laboratory - Idaho Falls , ID

The Special Security Officer (SSO) for FIE and INL secured facilities provides day to day support, with very limited direction from management, and takes responsibility for compliant and secure ...

Energy Central - 27 days ago

Security Officer - Special Operations

General Security Services Corporation - Duluth , MN

We are accepting applications for a Special Operations Security Officer who has a positive, supportive, collaborative, and team player mindset. Prior Security, Military, Law enforcement, or Criminal ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 37 days ago

Security Officer PRN Rotating

Carondelet St. Marys Hospital - Tucson , AZ

It's what sets us apart and makes us truly special. When you join our team, you're not just ... Security Officer Per Diem Rotating Position Summary Security Officer (Unarmed Security) is ...

JobGet - 2 days ago

Facility Security Officer (FSO)

GCR Technical Staffing - Santa Barbara , CA

Facility Security Officer (FSO) Contract, 32-40 hours weekly, for the first 5-6 months, then ... FSO on special projects and communicate best practice changes, efficiencies, and continuous ...

ZipRecruiter - 1 day ago

Security Officer Multiple Locations

Allied Universal® - El Paso , TX

The Security Flex Officer is responsible for the safety and security of the facilities they protect ... Required to work for multiple clients at multiple locations; covering special projects, call offs ...

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NEPTUNE HAWK Security Officer

DLS Engineering - 96853 , HI

NEPTUNE HAWK Security Officer The Location: Honolulu, Hawaii DLS Engineering is seeking qualified ... Executes Special Access Program (SAP) Nomination Process Questionnaires. * Conducts Defense ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 14 days ago

What does a Special Security Officer do?

Common responsibilities of a Special Security Officer

Develop, write and review security documentation including program protection plans, security classification guides, system security and accreditation plans, managed access plans, detailed trip and meeting reports, exposure contingency plans, test security plans, deployment plans and provide guidance and assistance for all security levels including Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Special Access Programs (SAP) and collateral information.

August 15, 2022

Manage classified government contract programs and provide oversight of the day-to-day operations of a cleared facility, including oversight of the personnel, information, and physical and security awareness fields.

December 02, 2022

Complete understanding and application of principles, concepts, practices, and standards.

January 23, 2023

Interact with internal and external customers and government security officials to perform security duties, address routine personnel security matters with employees regarding issues, and conduct report preparation, program security access briefings, and other security duties, as required.

March 03, 2023

Review and provide comments on DOE and Intelligence Community security directives, and work closely with both physical security personnel and technical personnel to ensure all security requirements are met.

March 24, 2023

Assist in executing the DOE SCI program in accordance with Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs) and DOE Orders within the Intelligence complex and serve as a DOE point of contact for queries involving all aspects of the DOE SCI Program.

April 10, 2023

Prepares manuals outlining regulations, and establishes procedures for handling, storing, and keeping records, and for granting personnel and visitors access to restricted records and materials.

April 11, 2023

Performs as a member of the security team to assist in the execution of an insider-threat program.

April 29, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Special Security Officer in Washington, DC

Average Base Salary

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61903

91956

74849

Average Total Cash Compensation

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63649

95734

77409

What is the average salary for Special Security Officer in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Special Security Officer in Washington, DC. The base salary for Special Security Officer ranges from $61,903 to $91,956 with the average base salary of $74,849. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $63,649 to $95,734 with the average total cash compensation of $77,409.

View Average Salary for Special Security Officer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$74,849	$61,903 - $91,956
Bonus	$2,560	$1,746 - $3,778
Total Pay	$77,409	$63,649 - $95,734

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Special Security Officer Salary Near Washington, DC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Arlington, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,914 - $91,973	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Alexandria, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,914 - $91,973	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Annandale, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,914 - $91,973	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bowie, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,784 - $91,780	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bethesda, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,914 - $91,973	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Silver Spring, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,914 - $91,973	COMPARE TO Washington, DC

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About Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area of 68.34 square miles (177.0 km2), of which 61.05 square miles (158.1 km2) is land and 7.29 square miles (18.9 km2) (10.67%) is water. The District is bordered by Montgomery County, Maryland to the northwest; Prince George's County, Maryland to the east; Arlington County, Virginia to the south; and Alexandria, Virginia to the west. The south bank of the Potomac River forms the District's border with Virginia and has two major tributaries: the An...

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About Washington, District of Columbia Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area....More

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