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Walden Security

Chattanooga, TNPart-time / Full-time$15–21/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$15–21/hr
Location
Chattanooga, TN
Schedule
Part-time / Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Driver's License, required

Job overview

Walden Security is hiring armed and unarmed Security Officers for part-time and full-time shifts in the Chattanooga and North Georgia area. Officers protect industrial or commercial client properties against fire, vandalism, and illegal entry. Candidates are encouraged to attend the job fair to learn about the role, meet the team, and begin the hiring process; same-day offers may be made.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Property Protection, nice to haveCriminal Background Check, requiredDrug Testing, required

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED, requiredMust Be 18+, requiredValid Driver's License, requiredPrior Law Enforcement or Military Experience, nice to have

Benefits

Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Walden Security - Job Fair

Wednesday November 13, 2026, 10:00am - 2:00pm (EDT)

Location: 7601 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421

Hello there!

We are seeking reliable and professional individuals to join our team as Security Officers. This position will provide coverage across multiple shifts to ensure the safety and security of personnel, property, and facilities during the assignment period. We will be hosting a Job Fair on Wednesday November 4, 2026, from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM . Candidates interested in this position are encouraged to attend. This will be a great opportunity to learn more about the role, meet with our team, and complete the first steps of the hiring process.

Positions and shifts we are hiring for:

  • Unarmed and Armed Security Officers - all shifts, part-time and full-time in the Chattanooga and North Georgia area.

Please bring the following items to the job fair:

  • Two forms of identification

  • Proof of education

  • Prepare to undergo a drug test

  • Direct Deposit

YOU MUST COME DRESSED IN BUSINESS CASUAL ATTIRE!

Location: 7601 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421

What You Will Do

Our Security Officers protect the Industrial or Commercial property of our clients against fire, vandalism and illegal entry.

Our clients range from Class-A Office Buildings, Luxury Residential Properties, Distilleries, Fortune 500 Companies, Financial Institutions, Telecommunications, Manufacturing/Industrial Factories, Hospitals and many others.

Requirements:

  • High School diploma or General Educational Degree (GED)

  • Minimum of 18 years of age

  • Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug test

  • Valid driver's license

  • Prior law enforcement or military highly preferred

Same Day Offers: interview with the hiring team and receive an offer to join us the same day!

  • Extensive Training: Our initial training paves the way for you to earn your Security Officer Certification. Walden Security has been recognized by Training Magazine as a Top 100 Award Winner which is awarded to companies with the most successful learning and development programs in the world!

  • Unbelievable PERKS! : Save on phone, vacation, auto, retailers and more!

  • Tuition Reimbursement: We believe in the professional development of our team members and provide annual reimbursement opportunities.

  • Employee Family Scholarship: To date, Walden Security has awarded more than $140,000 in Employee Family Scholarships!

  • Paid Time Off: offered to employees who average at least 32 hours per week

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: multiple plan options for you and your dependents

  • Health Savings Account: pay for health care more easily

  • Voluntary Life Insurance: affordable plans available

  • 401K: Prepare for your retirement

  • Employee Assistance Program: We offer free, confidential assistance for many of your life’s needs

  • Employee Recognition Programs: We believe in celebrating the “wins” with our Walden Security team. We reward the hard work and dedication of our employees through Tenure Recognition, On-The-Spot Bonuses, Officer of the Month and Officer of the Year recognitions which include awards and bonuses

  • Culture of Caring: Walden Security supports many charitable organizations

  • Award Winning Company: Walden Security has earned significant recognition for our better working environment for our officers, better service to our customers, and a dedication to quality performance standards.

  • Promote From Within Philosophy: Walden Security offers growth opportunities for our team members who are Setting the Standard by Setting the Example ®

  • Flexible Schedules: We offer flexible scheduling with multiple shifts available, including First, Second, Third and Weekend Shifts

  • Competitive Pay!

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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Pay Rate

$15—$21 USD

We offer every employee — from executive managers to administrative support to security professionals — unique and generous benefits, as well as opportunities for career growth.

So if you’re ready to embark on a meaningful career with one of the nation’s most dynamic and fastest growing security companies, apply with Walden Security today.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans status, or disability. EOE / AAP Employer / Minorities / Females / Vet / Disabled. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,607 open Security Officer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$15–21/hr
  • Tennessee median$18/hr37 hourly ranges
  • US median$20–21/hr1,167 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $18/hr, is close to the Tennessee median midpoint ($18/hr) — in the middle half of Security Officer hourly ranges in Tennessee.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 54 open Security Officer jobs in Tennessee and 1,607 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Tennessee
Experience
Security Officer postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (484 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 806 of the 1,607 open Security Officer jobs (50%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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