Safety & Security
Security & Safety Officer Salary
Security guards/officers and shelter safety specialists. Southern California nonprofit sector · updated July 07, 2026.
$44,720
Median posted salary
$44,200
25th percentile
$44,720
75th percentile
19
Salary observations
19
Open right now
Most postings for this role are hourly; median posted rate is $21.50/hour.
By county
| County | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 7 | $44,720 |
Not shown (fewer than 5 observations): San Diego (3), Riverside (1), Kern (1), Santa Barbara (1), Ventura (4), Orange (2).
By employer budget size
| Employer Budget Size | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| $50M-$100M | 14 | $44,720 |
Not shown (fewer than 5 observations): $2M-$10M (1), $20M-$50M (4).
By nonprofit subsector
| Nonprofit Subsector | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Housing & Shelter | 11 | $44,720 |
Not shown (fewer than 5 observations): Religion-Related (3), Human Services (1), Employment (3).
By seniority
| Seniority | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist | 13 | $44,720 |
| Staff | 5 | $43,680 |
Not shown (fewer than 5 observations): Senior (1).
Organizations hiring now
| Organization | Open postings |
|---|---|
| Mercy House | 11 |
| Goodwill Southern Los Angeles County | 3 |
| Father Joe's Villages | 2 |
| Alpha Project | 1 |
| Path Of Life Ministries | 1 |
| The People Concern | 1 |
Organization links to one current open posting for this role; orgs with multiple openings show only one example.