Security jobs in DeSoto, TX
DeSoto, TX

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DeSoto, TX

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Unarmed Security Officer
Allied Universal ·DeSoto, TX $17–21/hr Full-Time
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Security Guard — Residential
Securitas ·DeSoto, TX $16–20/hr Full-Time
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Corporate Lobby Security Officer
G4S ·DeSoto, TX $18–23/hr Full-Time
Overnight Security Guard
Allied Universal ·DeSoto, TX $17–21/hr Full-Time
Part-Time Security Officer
Local Guard Firm ·DeSoto, TX $15–19/hr Part-Time

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What security jobs are hiring in DeSoto TX?+
Active DeSoto security openings include retail LP and floor security along Hampton Road, overnight industrial patrol on Westmoreland Road and I-35E, and residential gate coverage at DeSoto apartment communities. DeSoto candidates also access multi-city Best Southwest patrol routes covering Cedar Hill, Duncanville, and Lancaster. Sign up for alerts to be notified when openings match your zip code.
Is DeSoto part of the Best Southwest security market?+
Yes. DeSoto is one of the core cities of the Best Southwest security corridor in southern Dallas County alongside Cedar Hill, Duncanville, and Lancaster. Guard firms serving this area run multi-city patrol routes that give officers account access across all four cities — effectively expanding the available job pool for candidates willing to work the broader corridor.
What does security pay in DeSoto TX?+
Entry-level security in DeSoto runs $14–17/hr. Experienced officers at retail and industrial accounts earn $17–23/hr. Senior patrol supervisors reach $23–30/hr. DeSoto tracks the southern Dallas County market — comparable to Cedar Hill and Duncanville.
What zip codes cover DeSoto TX security jobs?+
DeSoto security positions are concentrated in zip codes 75115 (central and northern DeSoto, Hampton Road corridor) and 75116 (southeastern DeSoto, Duncanville border area).
Can I work security in multiple Best Southwest cities?+
Yes — and this is how most guard firms structure patrol routes in this corridor. Officers assigned to Best Southwest patrol routes typically cover DeSoto, Cedar Hill, Duncanville, and Lancaster on the same overnight shift, logging timed checks at each property. This multi-city structure effectively gives officers exposure to a larger account base than any single city assignment.
How do I get a security job in DeSoto with no experience?+
Get your Texas Level 2 guard card, apply to guard firms serving southern Dallas County, and express availability for overnight and weekend shifts. Hampton Road retail floor security and residential gate coverage in DeSoto are accessible to entry-level candidates without prior security experience.
DeSoto, TX Market

Security Jobs in DeSoto, TX

DeSoto is one of the anchor cities of the Best Southwest corridor in southern Dallas County — a mid-size suburb of 55,000+ residents with a commercial base centered on the I-35E corridor and Hampton Road intersection. The city's position on I-35E between Dallas and the southern suburbs gives it a consistent commercial and industrial security employment profile driven by retail centers, light industrial facilities, and a large residential base.

DeSoto's retail security market is anchored by Hampton Road's commercial strip — one of the primary shopping corridors in southern Dallas County. Major retailers and grocery anchors along Hampton Road generate LP and uniformed floor security demand that tracks closely with the broader southern Dallas County retail security market. The city's industrial zone along Westmoreland Road and I-35E provides overnight patrol demand.

DeSoto is part of the Best Southwest security patrol corridor that includes Cedar Hill, Duncanville, and Lancaster — guard firms serving this area frequently cover multi-city routes that give officers access to a broader account base than any single Best Southwest city offers independently. Active hiring zip codes include 75115 and 75116.

I-35E Corridor Hampton Road Retail Best Southwest Westmoreland Industrial Southern Dallas County Residential Communities Multi-City Patrol Cedar Hill Adjacent
Overview & Duties
Role Overview

What Security Jobs Are Available?

Retail security along Hampton Road is the most accessible entry-level security category in DeSoto. LP and uniformed floor security at the Hampton Road commercial strip's grocery anchors, big-box retailers, and specialty stores provides consistent daytime and evening employment for candidates with a valid guard card. Loss prevention investigator roles are the highest-compensating retail security category in this corridor.

Overnight industrial and commercial patrol along the Westmoreland Road and I-35E corridors provides consistent overnight vehicle patrol employment. Officers covering DeSoto on multi-city patrol routes typically also service Cedar Hill, Duncanville, and Lancaster accounts on the same shift — extending effective income beyond what a single-city assignment would provide.

Residential security across DeSoto's apartment communities and established HOA neighborhoods provides weekend and overnight gate coverage demand that is consistently active. The city's residential base has expanded significantly in recent decades — the resulting apartment and HOA security demand is one of the most active in the Best Southwest corridor.

Duties

Common Duties & Responsibilities

  • Provide retail LP and uniformed floor security at Hampton Road commercial corridor
  • Conduct overnight vehicle patrol of Westmoreland Road and I-35E commercial zones
  • Staff residential gate and HOA patrol at DeSoto apartment communities
  • Monitor CCTV and access control at assigned commercial properties
  • Respond to alarms, theft incidents, and security situations
  • Write shift logs and incident reports
  • Coordinate with DeSoto PD on incidents requiring law enforcement response
  • Cover multi-city Best Southwest patrol routes as assigned
Compensation

Typical Pay in DeSoto, TX

DeSoto security pay tracks the southern Dallas County market — comparable to Cedar Hill and Duncanville for equivalent role types. Entry-level retail and residential gate positions start at the lower end of the DFW range.

Entry Level
$14–17/hr
~$29k–35k/yr
Experienced
$17–23/hr
~$35k–48k/yr
Lead / Senior
$23–30/hr
~$48k–62k/yr
Requirements & Schedules
Requirements

What You Need

  • Valid Texas Level 2 Security License required
  • Valid driver's license for multi-city patrol routes in the Best Southwest corridor
  • Clean background check
  • Retail or customer service experience relevant for Hampton Road commercial accounts
  • Overnight and weekend availability expands DeSoto options significantly
  • Prior security, military, or retail background all competitive in DeSoto
Schedules

Typical Schedules & Environments

  • Retail security follows Hampton Road shopping center hours — evenings and weekends peak
  • Overnight industrial patrol along Westmoreland Road and I-35E most consistently available
  • Residential gate overnight and weekend coverage year-round
  • Multi-city Best Southwest patrol routes run primarily overnight
  • Shift differentials of $1–2/hr for overnight DeSoto assignments
  • Part-time and full-time positions available across DeSoto security categories
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