Security officer in McKinney Texas
McKinney, TX

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McKinney, TX

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

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What security jobs are hiring in McKinney TX?+
Active McKinney security openings span corporate campus security on the US-75 corridor and at Craig Ranch, healthcare security at Baylor Scott & White McKinney, residential gate coverage across McKinney's apartment communities, retail LP at major shopping centers, and event security in the Historic Downtown entertainment district. Sign up for alerts to be notified when openings match your zip code.
Is McKinney a good market for security jobs?+
Yes — McKinney is one of the stronger suburban security markets in Collin County, driven by rapid population growth, active corporate campus development at Craig Ranch, and a large and growing residential base. The market is less competitive than Plano and Dallas for entry-level candidates, making it a solid environment for candidates building their first year of security experience.
What does security pay in McKinney TX?+
Entry-level security in McKinney runs $15–18/hr. Experienced officers at corporate campuses and healthcare facilities earn $18–25/hr. Senior patrol supervisors and armed positions reach $25–33/hr. McKinney rates track the Collin County market, running slightly above South Dallas area averages.
What zip codes cover McKinney security jobs?+
McKinney security positions are concentrated in zip codes 75069 (central and historic McKinney), 75070 (western McKinney including Craig Ranch), and 75071 (northern McKinney growth corridor). The 75070 zip code covering Craig Ranch and the US-75/Eldorado Parkway intersection has the highest concentration of corporate and retail security demand.
What is the biggest security employer in McKinney?+
Craig Ranch's corporate campus cluster — anchored by PGA of America headquarters and several major corporate relocations — is emerging as the largest single security employment zone in McKinney. Baylor Scott & White Medical Center McKinney is the largest healthcare security employer. Allied Universal and Securitas hold the major contract security accounts across McKinney's commercial and residential properties.
How do I get a security job in McKinney without experience?+
Get your Texas Level 2 guard card, apply to Allied Universal and Securitas offices serving Collin County, and express availability for residential gate coverage and overnight shifts. Entry-level residential gate security at McKinney apartment communities is the most accessible starting point for candidates new to the industry in the area.
McKinney, TX Market

Security Jobs in McKinney

McKinney is one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States — Collin County's largest city by population and one of the most active suburban development markets in the DFW metro. The city's explosive residential growth has been matched by significant commercial, healthcare, and corporate development along the US-75 (Central Expressway) corridor, generating a security job market that has expanded dramatically over the past decade.

The McKinney security market is concentrated in several distinct zones. The US-75 commercial corridor from the Eldorado Parkway interchange through the medical district hosts corporate offices, medical facilities, and retail development that drives daytime and healthcare security demand. The Craig Ranch mixed-use development in western McKinney has become one of the most active security employment zones in Collin County, with PGA headquarters, corporate campuses, and a dense residential base.

McKinney's residential security market — apartment communities, HOA neighborhoods, and gated residential developments across the city's northern and western growth corridors — is one of the largest residential security employment segments in Collin County. Weekend and overnight gate coverage at McKinney's apartment communities is consistently in demand. Active hiring zip codes include 75069, 75070, and 75071.

Craig Ranch US-75 Corridor Collin County Medical PGA Headquarters Stonebridge Ranch Historic Downtown Residential Gate Collin County
Overview & Duties
Role Overview

What Security Jobs Are Available in McKinney?

Corporate campus security along the US-75 corridor and at Craig Ranch is one of the strongest categories in McKinney — the city's concentration of corporate relocations from higher-cost markets has built a professional campus security employment base comparable to Plano and Frisco. Healthcare security at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center McKinney and Collin County's medical office corridor provides stable multi-shift demand.

Retail security at McKinney's major shopping centers — Stonebridge Ranch Town Center, the McKinney Marketplace along US-75, and the Highway 380 commercial corridor — provides entry-level LP and uniformed security opportunities. The city's Historic Downtown entertainment district generates event and nightlife security demand on evenings and weekends.

Residential security across McKinney's rapidly growing apartment and HOA community base is one of the most accessible entry points in the Collin County security market. Gate security at the dozens of apartment communities along Eldorado Parkway, Custer Road, and the Craig Ranch residential corridors provides consistent overnight and weekend positions for candidates with a guard card and reliable transportation.

Duties

Common Duties & Responsibilities

  • Provide access control and security presence at McKinney corporate, retail, and healthcare facilities
  • Staff residential community gates and patrol HOA neighborhoods across McKinney
  • Monitor CCTV and access control systems at assigned commercial properties
  • Conduct loss prevention at McKinney retail centers and shopping corridors
  • Patrol assigned properties and document all shift observations
  • Respond to disturbances, alarms, and security incidents
  • Write accurate shift logs and incident reports
  • Coordinate with McKinney PD and Collin County Sheriff on security incidents
Compensation

Typical Pay in McKinney, TX

McKinney security pay tracks the Collin County market — slightly above the South Dallas average reflecting the higher cost of living and corporate employer concentration. Corporate campus and healthcare positions pay at the upper end of the local range.

Entry Level
$15–18/hr
~$31k–37k/yr
Experienced
$18–25/hr
~$37k–52k/yr
Lead / Senior
$25–33/hr
~$52k–69k/yr
Requirements & Schedules
Requirements

What You Need

  • Valid Texas Level 2 Security License required
  • Clean criminal background check
  • Reliable transportation — McKinney is a large city with widely distributed employment sites
  • Professional presentation for corporate campus and healthcare assignments in Collin County
  • Prior security, military, or customer service background all competitive in McKinney
  • Overnight and weekend availability significantly expands McKinney security options
Schedules

Typical Schedules & Environments

  • Corporate campus security follows business hours on US-75 corridor and Craig Ranch
  • Healthcare security at Baylor Scott & White McKinney available all three shifts
  • Residential gate coverage — overnight and weekend shifts most available
  • Retail security follows store hours — evenings and weekends in highest demand
  • Downtown McKinney event security concentrated on Thursday through Saturday evenings
  • Part-time and full-time positions available across all McKinney security categories
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