Security jobs in Richardson, TX
Richardson, TX

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Richardson, TX

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

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What security jobs are hiring in Richardson TX?+
Active Richardson security openings span corporate campus access control on the Telecom Corridor, UT Dallas campus security, residential gate coverage across Arapaho Road and Belt Line Road apartment communities, and retail LP at Campbell Road shopping centers. Sign up for alerts to be notified when openings match your zip code.
What is the Telecom Corridor and why does it matter for security jobs?+
The Telecom Corridor is a dense concentration of technology company offices along US-75 in Richardson — home to Ericsson, Samsung, Fujitsu, AT&T, and dozens of other tech employers. These corporate campuses maintain active security programs and pay above the DFW average for professional corporate lobby and access control officers. It is the highest-compensating security employment zone in Richardson.
Does UT Dallas hire security officers?+
Yes. UT Dallas campus security employs officers across multiple shifts to manage building access, parking, emergency response, and campus patrol across its growing campus. Apply through the UTD HR portal. Campus security positions at UTD are accessible to candidates with a valid Texas guard card and clean background.
What does security pay in Richardson TX?+
Entry-level security in Richardson runs $15–18/hr. Experienced officers at Telecom Corridor corporate accounts and UTD earn $18–26/hr. Senior and armed positions reach $26–35/hr. Richardson tracks at or slightly above the DFW average given the corporate employer concentration.
What zip codes cover Richardson TX security jobs?+
Richardson security positions span zip codes 75080 (central Richardson, Telecom Corridor south), 75081 (eastern Richardson, UTD area), and 75082 (northeast Richardson). The 75081 zip code covering the UT Dallas campus and eastern Telecom Corridor has the highest concentration of corporate and campus security demand.
Is Richardson close enough to Plano and Garland for security work?+
Yes — Richardson borders both cities and security candidates there are typically part of a broader northern Dallas County and southern Collin County patrol market. Guard firms running accounts in Richardson frequently cover adjacent Plano, Garland, and Allen assignments on the same patrol routes.
Richardson, TX Market

Security Jobs in Richardson, TX

Richardson is one of the most concentrated corporate security markets in Collin County — anchored by the Telecom Corridor along US-75, one of the highest densities of technology company offices in Texas. Ericsson, Samsung, Fujitsu, AT&T, and dozens of mid-size tech companies maintain significant campus operations in Richardson, generating corporate lobby, access control, and campus patrol security demand that pays above the DFW average for equivalent unarmed positions.

The University of Texas at Dallas campus in eastern Richardson adds a distinct campus security employment dimension — UTD's growing enrollment and expanding research infrastructure drive consistent demand for campus security officers across multiple shifts. The university's proximity to the Telecom Corridor creates a security employment zone in eastern Richardson that spans corporate, academic, and residential account types within a compact area.

Richardson's retail corridor along Campbell Road and the US-75 frontage generates LP and uniformed retail security demand at major shopping centers and big-box retailers. The city's dense residential base — a mix of established single-family neighborhoods and apartment communities along Arapaho Road and Belt Line Road — creates consistent gate and HOA patrol demand. Active hiring zip codes include 75080, 75081, and 75082.

Telecom Corridor UT Dallas Campus Campbell Road US-75 Corporate Zone Samsung Richardson Ericsson Campus Residential HOA Collin County
Overview & Duties
Role Overview

What Security Jobs Are Available?

Corporate campus security along the Telecom Corridor is the highest-paying and most professionally demanding security category in Richardson. Tech company campuses require access control precision, professional presentation, and the ability to interface with corporate employees and visitors across multiple daily touchpoints. Experience with electronic access control systems and professional corporate environments is valued by Telecom Corridor security employers.

UT Dallas campus security provides stable multi-shift employment at one of the fastest-growing research universities in Texas. Campus security officers manage building access, parking enforcement, emergency response coordination, and after-hours patrol across a large and expanding campus footprint. UTD campus security positions are accessible to candidates with a valid guard card and professional demeanor.

Residential security across Richardson's apartment communities and HOA neighborhoods along Arapaho Road, Belt Line Road, and the US-75 residential corridors provides consistent overnight and weekend gate coverage demand. Richardson's proximity to Plano and Garland means security candidates in the city are part of a broader eastern Collin County and northern Dallas County patrol market.

Duties

Common Duties & Responsibilities

  • Provide corporate lobby and access control security at Telecom Corridor campuses
  • Conduct campus patrol and building security at UT Dallas facilities
  • Staff residential gate and HOA patrol at Richardson apartment communities
  • Conduct loss prevention and floor security at Campbell Road retail centers
  • Monitor CCTV and electronic access control systems at assigned properties
  • Respond to incidents, alarms, and security situations across assigned accounts
  • Write accurate shift logs and incident reports
  • Coordinate with Richardson PD and Collin County Sheriff on security incidents
Compensation

Typical Pay in Richardson, TX

Richardson security pay tracks at or slightly above the DFW average, reflecting the Telecom Corridor corporate employer concentration. Corporate campus positions at tech company offices pay at the upper end of the unarmed range.

Entry Level
$15–18/hr
~$31k–37k/yr
Experienced
$18–26/hr
~$37k–54k/yr
Lead / Senior
$26–35/hr
~$54k–73k/yr
Requirements & Schedules
Requirements

What You Need

  • Valid Texas Level 2 Security License required — Level 3 for armed Telecom Corridor accounts
  • Professional presentation — corporate campus accounts hold officers to high standards
  • Experience with electronic access control systems preferred for Telecom Corridor positions
  • Clean background check
  • Reliable transportation across the US-75 corridor
  • Overnight and weekend availability expands options significantly in Richardson
Schedules

Typical Schedules & Environments

  • Corporate campus security follows business hours — day and swing shifts primary on Telecom Corridor
  • UT Dallas campus security available across all three shifts
  • Residential gate coverage most available overnight and weekends
  • Retail security follows shopping center hours — evenings and weekends in demand
  • Full-time and part-time positions available across Richardson security categories
  • Shift differentials of $1–2/hr typical for overnight Richardson assignments
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