diff --git a/code/game/jobs/job/security.dm b/code/game/jobs/job/security.dm
index cd1e3fb370d..76b31947fb9 100644
--- a/code/game/jobs/job/security.dm
+++ b/code/game/jobs/job/security.dm
@@ -149,8 +149,8 @@
 	title = "Security Officer"
 	flag = OFFICER
 	department_flag = ENGSEC
-	total_positions = 5
-	spawn_positions = 5
+	total_positions = 7
+	spawn_positions = 7
 	is_security = 1
 	supervisors = "the head of security"
 	selection_color = "#ffeeee"
diff --git a/config/example/jobs.txt b/config/example/jobs.txt
index 060cf2d6a73..962803ab886 100644
--- a/config/example/jobs.txt
+++ b/config/example/jobs.txt
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ Shaft Miner=3
 
 Warden=1
 Detective=1
-Security Officer=5
+Security Officer=7
 
 Assistant=-1
 Atmospheric Technician=4