Security officer in Mesquite Texas
Mesquite, TX

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Mesquite, TX

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

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What security jobs are hiring in Mesquite TX?+
Active Mesquite security openings span industrial overnight patrol on the US-80 and I-635 corridors, Mesquite Arena event security for rodeo and concert events, Town East Mall and Towne Centre retail LP, and residential gate coverage across Mesquite apartment communities. Sign up for alerts to be notified when openings match your zip code.
Does Mesquite Arena hire security?+
Yes. Mesquite Arena and the Mesquite Championship Rodeo maintain active event security staffing throughout their operating calendar. The rodeo runs Friday and Saturday evenings from spring through fall and is the primary recurring event security opportunity in the city. Apply through guard firms holding the arena contract — typically 4–6 weeks before the spring rodeo season opens.
What does security pay in Mesquite TX?+
Entry-level security in Mesquite runs $14–17/hr. Experienced officers at industrial and retail accounts earn $17–23/hr. Senior patrol supervisors reach $23–30/hr. Industrial overnight positions carry $1–2/hr shift differentials. Mesquite rates track the eastern Dallas County market.
Is Mesquite a good area for security jobs?+
Mesquite is a solid market for candidates in eastern Dallas County — particularly those available for overnight industrial patrol and weekend event security at the arena. The combination of US-80 industrial demand, Mesquite Arena events, and Town East Mall retail security provides consistent options across multiple role types within a compact geographic area.
What cities are near Mesquite for security work?+
Mesquite security candidates are part of the eastern Dallas County security corridor that includes Garland, Balch Springs, Sunnyvale, and Rowlett. Mobile patrol routes and guard firm accounts frequently cover multiple adjacent cities — candidates willing to work assignments across eastern Dallas County access a larger pool of available positions.
Can I get a security job in Mesquite without experience?+
Yes. Industrial overnight patrol on the US-80 corridor and residential gate coverage at Mesquite apartment communities are both accessible to first-time security candidates with a valid guard card and clean background. Mesquite Arena event security during the rodeo season is another accessible entry point for candidates new to the industry.
Mesquite, TX Market

Security Jobs in Mesquite

Mesquite is a major eastern Dallas County suburb of 150,000+ residents — an established industrial and retail market with a distinct security employment profile anchored by its US-80 industrial corridor, the Town East Mall retail zone, and the Mesquite Arena and Rodeo complex that generates significant event security demand. The city's location at the intersection of I-635 (LBJ Freeway) and US-80 makes it a natural distribution and logistics corridor, creating consistent overnight industrial security demand.

The Mesquite Arena is one of the more distinctive security employers in eastern Dallas County — the facility hosts the Mesquite Rodeo (one of the longest-running professional rodeos in the country), concerts, trade shows, and indoor sporting events year-round. Arena event security at the Mesquite facility provides flexible work comparable to smaller Fort Worth Stock Show assignments, with the convenience of a Dallas County location.

Mesquite's residential security market spans a mix of established apartment communities along Gus Thomasson Road and the US-80 corridor and newer residential development in the city's southern growth areas near Lawson Road. The city's proximity to Garland and Balch Springs means Mesquite security candidates are typically part of a broader eastern Dallas County patrol market. Active hiring zip codes include 75149 and 75150.

Mesquite Arena US-80 Corridor Town East Mall Mesquite Rodeo I-635 Industrial Towne Centre Eastern Dallas County Per-Diem Events
Overview & Duties
Role Overview

What Security Jobs Are Available in Mesquite?

Industrial security along the US-80 corridor and at Mesquite's I-635 industrial zone is the largest overnight security employment category in the city. Manufacturing plants, distribution operations, and logistics facilities along this corridor require overnight and weekend vehicle patrol coverage that is consistently available for candidates with a guard card, clean driving record, and overnight availability.

Event security at Mesquite Arena provides flexible opportunities across the rodeo, concert, and trade show calendar. The Mesquite Championship Rodeo runs Friday and Saturday evenings from spring through fall — providing a predictable weekly flexible security income stream for candidates available on weekend evenings. Additional events throughout the year add variety and income potential.

Retail security at Town East Mall and the Towne Centre shopping corridor on US-80 provides LP and uniformed floor security opportunities. Town East Mall LP positions are the primary Mesquite retail security employment category — the mall's mix of anchor stores and specialty retailers maintains an active security program year-round.

Duties

Common Duties & Responsibilities

  • Conduct overnight vehicle patrol of assigned industrial and commercial properties on the US-80 corridor
  • Provide event security at Mesquite Arena for rodeo, concert, and trade show events
  • Staff residential community gates and patrol HOA neighborhoods across Mesquite
  • Conduct loss prevention at Town East Mall and Towne Centre retail properties
  • Monitor access control and CCTV at assigned industrial and commercial facilities
  • Respond to alarms, trespassing incidents, and security situations
  • Write shift logs and incident reports for all security events
  • Coordinate with Mesquite PD on incidents requiring law enforcement response
Compensation

Typical Pay in Mesquite, TX

Mesquite security pay tracks the eastern Dallas County market. Industrial overnight positions carry standard shift differentials. Mesquite Arena event security pays per-diem. Retail LP tracks the Dallas County average.

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
  • Clean criminal background check
  • Valid driver's license for industrial patrol and mobile assignments
  • Overnight and weekend availability for industrial and event security positions
  • Prior security, military, or customer service experience competitive for Mesquite accounts
  • Weekend evening availability specifically in demand for Mesquite Arena rodeo security
Schedules

Typical Schedules & Environments

  • Industrial overnight shifts most consistently available on US-80 and I-635 corridors
  • Mesquite Arena rodeo security runs Friday and Saturday evenings spring through fall
  • Town East Mall retail security follows shopping center hours — day and evening shifts
  • Residential gate coverage available evenings and overnight across Mesquite apartment corridors
  • Weekend demand highest at arena, retail, and residential accounts
  • Shift differentials of $1–2/hr standard for Mesquite overnight industrial positions
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