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Security guard jobs in Texas
12 open positions at 5 licensed security companies in 3 cities: 0 posted here directly, 12 listed from the companies' own postings with a link to apply. No recruiter layer.
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What guards make in Texas
A guard with 1–3 years of experience typically earns $15.75–$19.25/hr here (state median $17.30, national $18.28, BLS OES data).
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Armed Guard$25–$27per hour
Global Secure 3 is hiring armed guards in Austin for part-time, on-call flex work at $25 to $27 an hour depending on experience and availability. Hours change week to…
- $25–$27/hr by experience and availability
- Part-time, on-call flex; up to 40 hours some weeks
- Schedules usually a week ahead
Part-timeFlexibleArmedTexas Level III commissioned security officer licencePay above TX median
Listed from public posting1 month ago · via Global Secure 3 job portal
Security SupervisorPay not listed
Mayer Security is looking for experienced security supervisors to lead officer teams and manage client relationships in the Houston area. Three or more years of…
- Lead officer teams and client relationships
- 3+ years' security supervisory experience preferred
- Above-industry pay with regular reviews
Full-timeTexas DPS security licence
Listed from public posting1 month ago · via Mayer Security jobs pageExecutive Protection AgentPay not listed
Mayer Security, a veteran-founded Houston firm, is hiring executive protection agents for close protection of high-net-worth clients. The company requires a Texas Level…
- Close protection for high-net-worth clients
- Level IV licence and prior EP experience required
- Above-industry pay with regular reviews
Full-timeArmedTexas Level IV personal protection licence
Listed from public posting1 month ago · via Mayer Security jobs page
Commissioned Security OfficerPay not listed
Level 3 commissioned (armed) officer openings with MLG Protection in Mission and across the Rio Grande Valley. The company says Level 3 posts pay more than Level 2 and…
- Level 3 posts pay more than Level 2
- Internal financing for duty gear and weapons
- Flexible shifts
Full-timeFlexibleArmedTexas Level III commission
Listed from public posting1 month ago · via MLG Protection careers pageNon-Commissioned Security OfficerPay not listed
MLG Protection is hiring Level 2 (non-commissioned) security officers for the Mission and Rio Grande Valley area. The company highlights a quick hiring process,…
- Quick hiring process
- Schedules that work around classes and family
- Payment plan for gear to move up to Level 3
Full-timeFlexibleTexas Level II
Listed from public posting1 month ago · via MLG Protection careers page
Armed Security OfficerPay not listed
Level 3 commissioned (armed) officer candidates for upcoming MetroDPS posts across the Houston metro area; the company's services include mobile armed officers. Reliable…
- Company provides mobile armed officers
- Competitive pay with overtime
- Advanced training offered
Full-timeArmedTexas Level III commission
Listed from public posting1 month ago · via MetroDPS careers pageUnarmed Security OfficerPay not listed
MetroDPS, a Cypress-based agency, is collecting applications from Level 2 (non-commissioned) officers for upcoming posts across the Houston metro. Reliable…
- Competitive pay with overtime
- Advanced training programmes
- Reliable transportation required
Full-timeTexas Level II
Listed from public posting1 month ago · via MetroDPS careers pageEvent Security OfficerPay not listed
Per-event security work at concerts, corporate events and private functions throughout the Houston area with Mayer Security. Part-time and scheduled per event.
- Concerts, corporate and private events
- Scheduled per event
- Part-time, Houston area
Event / per-diemFlexibleTexas DPS licence
Listed from public posting1 month ago · via Mayer Security jobs pageMobile Patrol OfficerPay not listed
Vehicle patrol officers to cover assigned routes and properties around Houston for Mayer Security. Requires a valid driver's licence with a clean record and a Texas DPS…
- Vehicle patrol on assigned routes
- Clean driving record required
- Paid training and flexible scheduling
Full-timeFlexibleTexas DPS licence (company assists)
Listed from public posting1 month ago · via Mayer Security jobs pageUnarmed Security OfficerPay not listed
Unarmed officer posts at corporate offices, retail and residential properties in Houston with Mayer Security. Level II licence required, or a willingness to obtain it;…
- Company helps qualified applicants through DPS licensing
- Paid onboarding and de-escalation training
- Path from guard to supervisor
Full-timeFlexibleTexas Level II (company helps you get it)
Listed from public posting1 month ago · via Mayer Security jobs pageArmed Security OfficerPay not listed
Mayer Security, a veteran-founded Houston firm, is hiring Level III commissioned officers for higher-security assignments across Houston (it also lists Austin, Dallas…
- Above-average pay with regular reviews
- Paid training and promotion from within
- Full-time, part-time and weekend schedules
Full-timeFlexibleArmedTexas Level III commission
Listed from public posting1 month ago · via Mayer Security jobs page
Commissioned Security Officer$16–$18per hour
Immediate part-time openings for Level III commissioned (armed) officers in the Austin and San Antonio areas, $16 to $18 an hour depending on experience. Most shifts run…
- $16–18/hr depending on experience
- Mostly 6pm–6am Friday to Sunday
- Immediate openings, Austin and San Antonio
Part-timeNight shiftArmedTexas Level III commission
Listed from public posting1 month ago · via Central Texas Protective Services jobs pageGetting licensed in TexasTraining hours, fees, renewal windows, and licensed company rosterTexas rules
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