Armed Overnight Security Officer jobs Austin TX
Austin, TX

Armed Overnight Security in
Austin

Level 3 commissioned overnight posts across Austin. Patrol-driver, tech campus, industrial, and high-value accounts hiring armed officers for 3rd shift, at the top of the overnight pay range.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does armed overnight pay the most in Austin?+
Armed overnight combines two premiums. The Level 3 commission opens accounts, tech campus, high-value, cleared, and armed industrial, that a Level 2 officer cannot work at any rate, and the overnight differential of $1-3/hr stacks on top of base. Together they produce the highest per-hour rate available to non-supervisory line officers in the market.
What license do I need for armed overnight security in Austin?+
A valid Texas Level 3 Commissioned Security Officer license is required for all armed posts, along with a DPS commission in good standing and a clean background. The Level 3 is the credential that separates armed overnight pay from standard unarmed overnight rates.
Where do armed overnight officers work in Austin?+
Armed overnight posts include patrol-driver routes across the Del Valle corridor, high-value and asset protection posts, tech campus and industrial plants that run armed coverage after dark, cleared and defense-adjacent accounts tied to Lockheed and Raytheon operations, and banking, ATM, and cash-handling overnight support. Most are observation and deterrence roles.
Is armed overnight security dangerous in Austin?+
Most armed overnight posts are observation and deterrence, not confrontation. The armed qualification is there because the account, high-value, cash, tech, or cleared, requires it, but the day-to-day work is patrol, access control, and documentation. Officers are trained to observe, document, and report, and to escalate to dispatch and law enforcement rather than intervene.
What do I need to get hired for armed overnight security in Austin?+
A valid Texas Level 3 Commissioned Security Officer license and a DPS commission in good standing are required. Employers look for a clean background, use-of-force and weapon-handling discipline, a valid driver's license and reliable transportation for patrol-driver routes, and cleared or government credentialing for defense-adjacent accounts.
Overview

Austin Armed Overnight Security: The Top of the Overnight Range

Armed overnight is the highest-paying non-supervisory segment in Austin security. A Level 3 commission plus an overnight differential produces the best per-hour rate available to line officers, and demand runs steady across tech campus, industrial, high-value, and cleared accounts that need an armed presence after dark.

The work spans armed patrol-driver routes across the Del Valle and tech corridor, high-value and asset protection posts, industrial plants requiring an armed overnight presence, and cleared or defense-adjacent sites tied to Austin's Lockheed and Raytheon operations. Most posts are observation and deterrence, with the armed qualification opening accounts a Level 2 officer cannot work at any rate.

The key is the Level 3 commission. It opens armed overnight, tech-campus, high-value, and cleared posts, and combined with the overnight differential it puts these among the best-paid line roles in the market. Firms staff these accounts year round and value reliable, well-documented armed officers.

Roles & Duties
Role Types

Where Armed Overnight Officers Work in Austin

  • Armed patrol-driver routes across the Del Valle corridor and multi-site tech and industrial routes
  • High-value and asset protection posts requiring an armed overnight presence
  • Tech campus and industrial plants that run armed coverage after dark
  • Cleared and defense-adjacent accounts tied to Austin's Lockheed and Raytheon operations
  • Banking, ATM, and cash-handling overnight support posts
Duties

Common Duties & Responsibilities

  • Maintain an armed deterrent presence at the assigned overnight post or patrol route
  • Run armed patrol-driver routes across the Del Valle corridor and multi-site routes, logging each stop
  • Control access and verify credentials at gates and restricted entry points
  • Monitor CCTV and alarms and respond to overnight incidents per site protocol
  • Observe, document, and report, escalating to dispatch and law enforcement as needed
  • Maintain weapon-handling and use-of-force discipline to Level 3 and site standards
  • Complete post logs, patrol records, and incident reports through the shift
  • Maintain radio contact with dispatch throughout the overnight shift
Compensation

Armed Overnight Security Pay in Austin

Armed overnight security in Austin runs roughly $18-24/hr, above unarmed overnight rates, with overnight differentials of $1-3/hr on top of base. Cleared, tech-campus, and supervisory armed posts reach $24-26/hr and higher. The Level 3 commission plus the overnight differential is the highest-paying combination available to line officers.

Entry Level
$18-20/hr
~$37k-42k/yr + differential
Experienced
$20-24/hr
~$42k-50k/yr + differential
Cleared / Lead
$24-26/hr
~$50k-54k/yr

Armed overnight is the top of the Austin overnight pay range. A Level 3 commission opens tech-campus, industrial, high-value, and cleared accounts, and combined with the overnight differential it is the best-paid line role in the market. These accounts hire year round with weekly pay.

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Requirements & Schedules
Requirements

What You Need

  • Valid Texas Level 3 Commissioned Security Officer license, required for all armed posts
  • Clean background and a DPS commission in good standing
  • Valid Texas driver's license, since patrol-driver posts cover multiple sites
  • Reliable personal transportation for overnight, multi-site coverage
  • Use-of-force and weapon-handling discipline to Level 3 and site standards
  • Cleared or government credentialing a plus for defense-adjacent accounts
Schedules

Typical Schedules & Environments

  • 3rd shift: 10pm to 6am or 11pm to 7am, the graveyard overnight window
  • Patrol-driver routes covering the Del Valle corridor and multiple sites across the shift
  • Weekend overnight consistently in highest demand
  • Consistent voluntary overtime, since armed overnight coverage is hard to staff
  • Overnight differential on top of the armed pay premium
  • Weekly pay common at the larger security firms
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