Houston, TX
Security guard jobs in Houston, Texas
8 open positions from licensed security companies: 0 posted here directly, 8 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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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
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
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Questions guards ask about Houston
What license do I need for security guard jobs in Houston?
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 Houston 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 Houston?
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). None of the 8 open jobs here list pay yet.
Who is hiring security guards in Houston right now?
Mayer Security Services and Metropolitan Division of Public Safety, Inc. (MetroDPS). 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. 8 openings are listed from the companies' own public postings; a free tessura account links through to each company's application.