Seasonal holiday security officer jobs in Dallas Fort Worth
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Seasonal, part-time, and temp security openings across DFW for the holiday hiring surge: retail loss prevention, mall security, and warehouse posts. Get licensed now and be ready when postings go up.

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PT Night Shift Security Officers
Inter-Con Security  ·  Dallas, TX  ·  Posted 3 days ago
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Security Officers - Full-Time (Night Shift)
Smith Protective Services Inc.  ·  Dallas, TX  ·  Posted 3 days ago
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Night Surveillance Officer: Detail-Driven & Proactive
Garda World Security  ·  Dallas, TX  ·  Posted 4 days ago
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Night Shift Security Dispatcher; Tech​/Media Hub
Allied Universal  ·  Dallas, TX  ·  Posted 6 days ago
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State Government Night Shift Officer - Dallas, TX
Texas Department of Public Safety  ·  Dallas, TX  ·  Posted 6 days ago
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I apply for holiday security jobs in DFW?+
Retailers and warehouses post seasonal security roles from August through October and hire September through November for work that runs October through January. Apply in September and October, and get licensed now so you are ready the moment postings go up.
How do I get licensed for seasonal security work in Texas?+
Texas requires a Level 2 non-commissioned security license for unarmed work. You can complete the training and application before the season starts, which is why late summer is the best time to get licensed for holiday hiring.
Which DFW retailers and sites hire seasonal security?+
Mall and retail corridors like NorthPark, Galleria Dallas, Stonebriar, and Grapevine Mills staff loss-prevention and mall-security officers, and the AllianceTexas logistics hub and Amazon distribution centers add warehouse and gatehouse posts for holiday fulfillment.
Are holiday security jobs part-time or full-time?+
Both. Many seasonal roles are part-time or temporary, which fits students and anyone wanting extra cash for the holidays, but full-time seasonal assignments and paths to permanent work are common too.
Do seasonal security jobs pay well?+
DFW seasonal security pays about $15 to $20 an hour for most retail and warehouse posts, with overnight and weekend shifts adding a differential. It is a solid way to earn extra income during the holidays.
Can a seasonal security job turn into permanent work?+
Often, yes. Retailers and security firms use the holiday season to evaluate seasonal officers, and reliable performers are frequently offered permanent roles after the season ends.
DFW Holiday Hiring

Holiday & Seasonal Security Hiring in Dallas–Fort Worth

Holiday hiring is the biggest seasonal surge in the security calendar, and Dallas–Fort Worth runs it hard. From late summer through the fall, retailers along the NorthPark, Galleria Dallas, Stonebriar, and Grapevine Mills corridors staff up on loss-prevention and mall-security officers for the shopping season, while the AllianceTexas logistics hub and Amazon's DFW distribution centers add warehouse and gatehouse coverage for holiday fulfillment. Allied Universal, GardaWorld, and Sunstates run the bulk of these seasonal accounts.

The pattern is predictable: postings go up from August through October, hiring runs September through November, and the work covers October through January. Many roles are part-time or temporary, which fits students, second-job seekers, and anyone who wants extra cash for the holidays. Full-time seasonal assignments and paths to permanent work are common too.

Officers who are already licensed and ready to start have a real edge, because seasonal hiring moves fast and the best assignments fill first. The move now, in mid-summer, is to get a Texas Level 2 license so you are ready when postings open in September.

NorthPark Galleria Dallas Stonebriar Grapevine Mills AllianceTexas Loss Prevention Warehouse Part-Time & Temp
Role Overview

What Seasonal Security Jobs Are Available in DFW?

Holiday security in Dallas–Fort Worth spans a few clear role types. Loss-prevention officers, both uniformed and plainclothes, work the malls and big-box stores through the shopping season. Mall and common-area security cover the retail corridors during peak hours. Warehouse and distribution-center officers staff the gatehouse, trailer yard, and docks as fulfillment volume climbs.

Overnight and weekend coverage is the other big bucket, because retail and logistics both run long hours over the holidays. Many of these posts are part-time or temporary, which is ideal for students, people picking up a second job, and anyone who just wants extra cash for the holidays.

Because the season is short, employers value reliability and a clean record over years of experience. A Texas Level 2 non-commissioned license and open availability, especially nights and weekends, open the most assignments, and strong seasonal performers are often kept on permanently.

Duties

Common Duties & Responsibilities

  • Uniformed and plainclothes loss prevention at malls and big-box retail
  • Mall, common-area, and parking-structure patrol during peak shopping hours
  • Warehouse and distribution-center gatehouse, trailer, and dock checks
  • Overnight and weekend coverage as holiday fulfillment volume peaks
  • Access control and visitor screening at retail and DC entrances
  • Incident reporting and coordination with store and site management
Compensation

Typical Seasonal Pay in Dallas, TX

DFW seasonal security pays about $15 to $20 an hour for most retail and warehouse posts, with overnight and weekend shifts adding a differential and leads earning more. Temp and part-time roles pay the same hourly rate as full-time seasonal work.

Entry Level
$15–17/hr
~$31k–35k/yr
Experienced
$17–20/hr
~$35k–42k/yr
Lead / Senior
$20–24/hr
~$42k–50k/yr
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Requirements

What You Need

  • Texas Level 2 non-commissioned security license (unarmed)
  • Minimum age 18; high school diploma or GED
  • Clean background check
  • Open availability, especially nights and weekends
  • Reliable transportation to retail or logistics sites
  • Get licensed now: apply in July or August to be ready for September hiring
Schedules

Typical Schedules & Environments

  • Part-time and temporary seasonal assignments
  • Overnight and weekend coverage at fulfillment sites
  • Peak-hours retail coverage on evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • October through January seasonal window
  • Flexible schedules that fit students and second-job seekers
  • Strong seasonal performers often kept on permanently after the holidays
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