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Austin, TX

Full-Time Security Jobs in
Austin, TX — With Benefits

Full-time security officer positions in Austin with health insurance, 401k, and paid time off — Sunstates Security $20/hr weekly pay with 401k match and tuition reimbursement, Allied Universal FT $20–$21.80/hr with health and retirement, GardaWorld FT surveillance and concierge with full benefits package.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Austin security employers offer the best full-time benefits packages?+
Sunstates Security leads the contracted security market on benefit quality for Austin full-time officers. Their package includes weekly pay at $20/hr for standard unarmed FT all shifts, 401k savings plan with company match, affordable medical/dental/vision, employee referral bonuses, PTO, premium holiday pay, and tuition reimbursement. In 2026 Sunstates earned Forbes Dream Employer recognition, a third consecutive Training MVP award from Training Magazine, and continued placement on the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing companies list. Allied Universal's full-time Austin positions include health insurance and 401k plans alongside retirement savings, medical/dental/vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance — with FT Tech Patrol at $20/hr and Property Rover at $21.80/hr overnight. GardaWorld FT positions include medical/dental/vision, 401k with employer matching, PTO, paid holidays, disability coverage, and life insurance with DailyPay also available. Austin Country Club's FT Unarmed Security Agent adds daily meals and beverages, custom uniforms, and a potential $1,500 annual referral program to the standard benefits package.
What does full-time security pay in Austin with benefits?+
Verified 2026 FT Austin security rates with benefits: Sunstates FT unarmed all shifts $20/hr weekly with full benefits. AU Tech Patrol FT $20/hr with health/401k. AU Property Rover FT $21.80/hr overnight with full AU benefits. GardaWorld Surveillance FT $20/hr (midnight to 8am schedule) with full GardaWorld benefits. GardaWorld Concierge $21.50/hr (Thu–Sat) with benefits. AU Armed Elite Security Officer FT $26.50/hr all days all shifts (April 2026 posting). Securitas temp detail through July 19, 2026 at $27/hr. Armed Security Officer federal location Austin $28.22/hr Level III. ERCOT armed FT critical infrastructure — above-market competitive rate. University security FT paths: UTPD Police Officer averaging $60,182–$69,362/yr with full UT state employee benefits including 100% employer-paid employee health coverage; ACC District Police $56,919 commissioned officer.
Is weekly pay or bi-weekly pay better for Austin security officers?+
Sunstates' weekly pay model is the primary practical differentiator in the Austin security market for full-time officers managing regular expenses. Getting paid every Friday rather than every other Friday means your rent, car payment, and groceries always have a check coming within 7 days. GardaWorld's DailyPay option takes it further — officers can access earned wages the same day they work, which is particularly useful for new employees waiting for their first check cycle. Allied Universal pays bi-weekly on a standard corporate payroll cycle. For officers choosing between similar pay rates, Sunstates' weekly pay model and GardaWorld's DailyPay consistently rank as the highest-valued practical benefit among working security officers — not because the total income differs, but because the cash flow timing makes managing Austin's cost of living significantly more manageable.
What full-time opportunities exist beyond the national security firms?+
Several Austin-specific FT security employers with distinct benefit structures. Austin Country Club: FT Unarmed Security Agent with health/dental/vision/life/STD/LTD, 401k after 90 days, paid holidays, PTO, daily meals and beverages, custom uniforms, and up to $1,500 annual referral bonuses — a premium private club environment. ERCOT: FT Armed Physical Security Officer for the Texas power grid headquarters with compensation and benefits reflecting critical infrastructure employment. Travis County: government employment at $23.17/hr for the Building Security Guard position with county government benefits. City of Austin direct employment opportunities exist in security-adjacent roles with full city government benefits. UTPD Guards — civilian non-sworn UT employment — access UT's industry-leading state employee benefits including 100% employer-paid employee health coverage for full-time employees. All paths except the national firms require specific application processes and longer hiring timelines.
How do the major Austin security employers compare on career advancement?+
Sunstates: explicit promote-from-within policy, free training and education for all employees, clearly defined career paths, WorkStep real-time feedback tools, referral bonus incentive program. Sunstates' Austin Site Supervisor role pays $32/hr — the most accessible FT supervisory promotion within the Austin contracted security market. Allied Universal: internal Claim a Shift platform and Account Manager advancement track (exemplified by Adriana Lopez's Security Officer → Account Manager progression). AU's scale — 800,000 employees globally — means internal transfer opportunities across any Texas market and national markets. GardaWorld: 26% of corporate employees started as frontline workers; Great Place to Work certified (the only US guarding security company with this certification); Account Manager roles active in the Austin and Georgetown area. The fastest advancement path in Austin: start at GardaWorld or Sunstates with 6 months of consistent FT performance, pass a shift supervisor evaluation, and move into a $22–$25/hr lead or supervisor role within 18–24 months.
Overview

Austin Full-Time Security: Forbes-Recognized Employers, $20–28/hr, and Career Paths

Austin's full-time security market has undergone a quality upgrade in 2026. Sunstates Security — Forbes Dream Employer 2026, Training MVP 2026 (third consecutive year), Inc. 5000 — is actively hiring FT unarmed officers in Austin at $20/hr weekly pay with one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the contracted security industry. GardaWorld's Great Place to Work certification (the only US guarding security company with this credential) and DailyPay model makes them the most accessible FT option for officers who prioritize immediate cash flow. Allied Universal's scale provides FT stability and the broadest account type variety in Austin.

The FT pay floor in Austin's major employer market is $20/hr — meaningfully above the $17/hr average across all Austin security roles — because FT positions at Sunstates, AU, and GardaWorld include the benefits package overhead that part-time and flex positions don't carry. Officers who commit to full-time availability and consistent performance consistently place at or above $20/hr within their first year in Austin.

The critical infrastructure and direct employer tier tops the Austin FT market. ERCOT's Armed Physical Security Officer, the $26.50/hr AU Elite Armed officer, the $28.22/hr federal location armed role, and UTPD's $60,000–$69,000/yr sworn officer positions represent the Austin FT ceiling that contracted security advancement leads toward over a 3–5 year career. The path — entry level contracted at $17–$19/hr → senior contracted at $20–$22/hr → supervisor/lead at $22–$26/hr → specialized or institutional at $26–$32/hr — is documented and achievable in Austin's active market.

Overview & Duties
Role Overview

Austin Full-Time Security Roles by Benefit Tier

National contracted employers (most accessible FT): Sunstates FT $20/hr weekly + full benefits; AU FT Tech Patrol $20/hr and Property Rover $21.80/hr + benefits; GardaWorld FT Surveillance $20/hr and Concierge $21.50/hr + DailyPay. All three have active FT Austin postings with established benefits packages and internal promotion tracks. These are the fastest FT placements in the Austin market with the clearest onboarding processes.

Direct employer and specialty tier: Austin Country Club FT with daily meals; ERCOT armed critical infrastructure; AU Elite Armed at $26.50/hr; federal location armed at $28.22/hr. These require specific credentials or experience levels but represent the FT employment quality ceiling outside of university and government positions. The specialty employer tier in Austin is deeper than in comparable Texas metros because of the city's tech economy density — corporate campuses, critical infrastructure, and private club environments all create direct employer security opportunities that contracted firms don't match on compensation or benefits.

Duties

Common Duties & Responsibilities

  • Sunstates FT unarmed all shifts — $20/hr weekly, full benefits, all Austin account types, promote-from-within track
  • Allied Universal Tech Patrol FT — $20/hr M–F days + Saturday, tech/media/telecom accounts, health/401k
  • Allied Universal Property Rover FT — $21.80/hr overnight, financial institution accounts, full AU benefits
  • GardaWorld Surveillance FT — $20/hr midnight–8am schedule, SOC monitoring, DailyPay + full benefits
  • GardaWorld Concierge FT — $21.50/hr, office towers and hotels, full GardaWorld benefits
  • AU Elite Armed Security Officer FT — $26.50/hr all shifts all days, April 2026 posting confirmed
  • ERCOT Armed Physical Security Officer FT — Texas power grid critical infrastructure, above-market compensation
  • UTPD Guard or Police Officer FT — UT state employment, 100% employer-paid employee health coverage
Compensation

Typical Pay in Austin, TX

Austin FT security with benefits 2026: Sunstates $20/hr weekly + full benefits. AU Tech Patrol $20/hr + health/401k; Property Rover $21.80/hr overnight. GardaWorld Surveillance/Concierge $20–$21.50/hr + DailyPay + full benefits. AU Elite Armed $26.50/hr. Federal location $28.22/hr. ERCOT above-market. UTPD $60k–$69k/yr + 100% employer-paid health.

Entry Level
$18–20/hr
~$37k–42k/yr + health/401k
Experienced
$20–22/hr
~$42k–46k/yr + full benefits
Lead / Senior
$22–28/hr
~$46k–58k/yr + benefits

Sunstates Austin FT open now — $20/hr weekly pay, 401k match, Forbes Dream Employer 2026. GardaWorld FT $20–21.50/hr DailyPay + benefits. AU FT Tech and overnight active. Full-time Austin security with real benefits is hiring.

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Requirements & Schedules
Requirements

What You Need

  • Texas Level 2 Non-Commissioned Security Officer license for all FT unarmed positions
  • Texas Level 3 for AU Elite Armed, ERCOT, and armed federal positions
  • Full-time availability — all shifts including overnight and weekends; most FT employers prioritize 24/7 availability
  • Clean background and reliable transportation
  • Valid Texas driver's license with clean MVR for driving positions
  • 3+ years military/LE experience for AU Elite Armed and federal location positions
  • US citizenship and security clearance eligibility for ERCOT and federal security roles
Schedules

Typical Schedules & Environments

  • Sunstates FT: all shifts all days including weekends; pay rate may vary by site
  • AU Tech Patrol FT: M–F 8:45am–5pm + Sat 8:45am–2pm
  • AU Property Rover FT: overnight — Mon/Fri 11pm–7am, Sat–Sun 7pm–7am
  • GardaWorld Surveillance FT: Mon–Tue midnight–8am, Wed–Fri 8am–4pm
  • AU Elite Armed FT: all shifts all days (posted April 2026)
  • UTPD: 24/7 operation, all shifts including game days and campus events
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