Mission, TX
Security guard jobs in Mission, 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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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 pageMore security jobs in Texas2 other Texas cities hiring right now2 cities
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Questions guards ask about Mission
What license do I need for security guard jobs in Mission?
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 Mission 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 Mission?
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 2 open jobs here list pay yet.
Who is hiring security guards in Mission right now?
MLG Protection Services, LLC. 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 company's own public posting; a free tessura account links through to its application.