Austin, TX
Security guard jobs in Austin, Texas
2 open positions from licensed security companies: 0 posted here directly, 2 listed from the companies' own postings with a link to apply. No recruiter layer.
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
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 pageMore security jobs in Texas2 other Texas cities hiring right now2 cities
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Questions guards ask about Austin
What license do I need for security guard jobs in Austin?
Texas licenses security officers through the DPS Private Security Program. Non-commissioned (unarmed) officers complete the Level II course; commissioned (armed) officers complete the 45-hour Level III course with firearms qualification. The entry-level credential is the Non-Commissioned Security Officer, a state exam. Confirm current rules with the Texas Dept. of Public Safety, Private Security Program. The Texas licensing guide has every credential, fee and renewal window.
Do armed security jobs in Austin need a different license?
Commissioned officers (18+) complete the 45-hour Level III course at a licensed school, submit an MMPI-based Declaration of Psychological and Emotional Health, qualify with their firearm within 90 days of application and each renewal, and complete 6 hours of continuing education per cycle.
How much do security guards make in Austin?
A guard with 1–3 years of experience in Texas typically earns $15.75–$19.25 an hour (state median $17.30, BLS OES data). 2 of the 2 open jobs here list pay: $16 to $27 an hour.
Who is hiring security guards in Austin right now?
Global Secure 3, Inc. and Central Texas Protective Services Inc. Every opening is listed above with its pay, shift and license where the company gives them.
Does it cost anything to apply?
No. tessura never charges guards. 2 openings are listed from the companies' own public postings; a free tessura account links through to each company's application.