Current Security Jobs in Tigard, Oregon
Search current security jobs in Tigard, Oregon across retail asset protection, shopping-center security, contract patrol, security training and supervisor-level work. Tigard’s security market is closely tied to Washington Square and the surrounding retail/commercial corridor, while nearby Tualatin, Beaverton and Portland expand the available job pool.
Tigard Security Jobs at a Glance
| Market | Tigard and the south/central Portland metro |
|---|---|
| Common security settings | Retail asset protection, shopping-center security, patrol, training and commercial-site security |
| Current hourly examples in OSG | $17.00–$30.00/hr Walmart AP; $22.28/hr Allied patrol; $24.65–$25.65/hr Nordstrom AP |
| Higher-salary specialty example | PalAmerican Security Trainer starting at $65,000/year |
| Nearby markets | Tualatin, Beaverton, Lake Oswego, Sherwood and Portland |
| Research last verified | September 28, 2026 |
Confirm pay, schedule, certification requirements, worksite and availability on the employer’s official application page before applying.
Washington Square & Retail Asset Protection
Retail asset protection is Tigard’s clearest specialty. OSG currently tracks a Nordstrom Asset Protection Agent at Washington Square with an advertised range of $24.65–$25.65/hr, plus Walmart and Home Depot asset-protection roles. Nordstrom describes its AP work as protecting people, physical spaces and merchandise while supporting emergency response, theft prevention and investigations.
Review the official Nordstrom Washington Square AP posting for current availability and requirements.
Contract Patrol & Commercial Security
Allied Universal currently appears in OSG’s Tigard feed with full-time customer-service patrol and unarmed retail-patrol assignments at $22.28/hr. These roles can combine visible deterrence, patrol, customer interaction and site-specific procedures.
Security Training Careers
Tigard also has a less common security-career path: training. OSG currently tracks a PalAmerican Security Trainer role starting at $65,000/year. Trainer positions can be attractive progression roles for experienced officers who want to move into instruction, onboarding, compliance and workforce development.
Public-Safety Careers in Tigard
The City of Tigard separately recruits for police and other municipal careers. Tigard Police lists sworn and support opportunities, but these are different from private-security jobs and use separate DPSST police standards. Use the city’s jobs page for public-sector openings and OSG for private-security work.
Security Pay in Tigard
Current OSG examples range from $17.00–$30.00/hr for Walmart asset protection, $22.28/hr for Allied patrol, and $24.65–$25.65/hr for Nordstrom AP. The current trainer role starts at $65,000/year. These are posting-specific examples, not a citywide average.
Nearby Markets Worth Searching
Also search Beaverton, Portland and Lake Oswego, plus Tualatin and Sherwood through the statewide OSG board.
DPSST Training Near Tigard
Tigard is well positioned for Portland-metro DPSST providers and online options. Use the OSG DPSST Training Providers Directory to compare current classes, prices and formats.
Get New Tigard Security Jobs by Email
Use OSG job alerts for new Oregon openings and this page to monitor Tigard-specific jobs.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tigard Security Jobs
What security work is common in Tigard?
Retail asset protection, shopping-center security and patrol are especially visible in the current local market.
How much do Tigard security jobs pay?
Current OSG hourly examples range from $17.00/hr at the low end of a retail AP range to about $25.65/hr for Nordstrom AP, with a trainer role starting at $65,000/year.
Are Tigard police jobs the same as private security?
No. Tigard Police careers use separate law-enforcement hiring and certification standards.
Hiring Security Staff in Tigard?
Oregon employers can submit a security opening to OSG.
Research last verified September 28, 2026. Hiring, pay, licensing and benefits can change; verify all material details with the employer.