# Security and Investigations hiring trends

> 20,374 new job posts in the Security and Investigations industry in the last 90 days from 170 companies: monthly volumes, top roles, hiring companies, remote share and salaries.

Page: https://jobdataapi.com/hiring-trends/industry/security-and-investigations/
Updated: 2026-11-12
Source: jobdata API (https://jobdataapi.com/) - job posts sourced directly from company career sites, updated daily.

## Key numbers

- New job posts, last 30 days: 6,681
- New job posts, last 90 days: 20,374
- New job posts, last 12 months: 62,989
- Hiring companies, last 90 days: 170
- Remote or hybrid share, last 90 days: 3%
- Median advertised salary, last 12 months: $39,500 per year (USD; 36,575 job posts)

## In short

### How many jobs were posted in the Security and Investigations industry last month?

6,942 new job posts in October 2026, down 2% from the month before.

### Is hiring in the Security and Investigations industry going up or down?

New job posts in the last three completed months were up 37% compared with the three months before (20,329 vs. 14,833).

### Which roles are most in demand in the Security and Investigations industry?

Most job posts in the last 90 days: Specialist (11,870), Security Specialist (11,456) and Officer (1,009).

### Which companies are hiring the most in the Security and Investigations industry?

In the last 90 days: Securitas (2,936), Securitas (2,912) and GardaWorld (1,214).

### How common is remote work in the Security and Investigations industry?

3% of job posts in the Security and Investigations industry in the last 90 days offer remote or hybrid work.

### What is the median advertised salary in the Security and Investigations industry?

$39,500 per year (USD) across 36,575 job posts with disclosed pay in the last 12 months.

## New job posts per month

| Month | Job posts |
|---|---:|
| 2025-11 | 4131 |
| 2025-12 | 4098 |
| 2026-01 | 4820 |
| 2026-02 | 4624 |
| 2026-03 | 4794 |
| 2026-04 | 4439 |
| 2026-05 | 4601 |
| 2026-06 | 4945 |
| 2026-07 | 5287 |
| 2026-08 | 6307 |
| 2026-09 | 7080 |
| 2026-10 | 6942 |

## Top roles (last 90 days)

| Role | Job posts |
|---|---:|
| Specialist | 11870 |
| Security Specialist | 11456 |
| Officer | 1009 |
| Manager | 854 |
| Technician | 807 |
| Investigator | 783 |
| Salesperson | 749 |
| Supervisor | 469 |
| Engineer | 320 |
| Analyst | 315 |

## Companies with the most posts (last 90 days)

| Company | Job posts |
|---|---:|
| Securitas | 2936 |
| Securitas | 2912 |
| GardaWorld | 1214 |
| Dresdner Wach- und Sicherungsinstitut GmbH | 1072 |
| Andy Frain Services | 994 |
| Tarian Group | 920 |
| Walden Security | 796 |
| GRUPO GR | 622 |
| GardaWorld | 591 |
| Constellis | 422 |

## Top countries (last 90 days)

| Name | Job posts |
|---|---:|
| United States | 11318 |
| Germany | 2112 |
| Canada | 1642 |
| United Kingdom | 1073 |
| Brazil | 626 |
| Poland | 580 |
| France | 508 |
| Australia | 385 |
| Sweden | 351 |
| Belgium | 202 |

## Query this data

```bash
curl -H "Authorization: Api-Key YOUR_API_KEY" "https://jobdataapi.com/api/jobs/?company_industry_id=81&max_age=30"
```

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## Notes

Counts cover jobs from active companies by publish date; monthly numbers are completed calendar months.