Security officer in Dallas Texas
Dallas, TX

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What security officer jobs are hiring in Dallas right now?+
Dallas has active security officer openings across all role types and shifts. Current demand is highest for overnight and weekend positions — residential gate, warehouse patrol, and event security. Corporate campus and healthcare positions are active but more competitive. Sign up for alerts to be notified the moment openings match your shift and area preferences.
How do I become a security officer in Dallas?+
Complete a DPS-approved Level 2 training course (available in weekend intensive formats in Dallas), pass the written exam, submit fingerprints through IdentoGO, and apply through the Texas Online Private Security portal. Total cost is $100–$260. The process takes 2–4 weeks. Once your commission is active, you're eligible for the majority of Dallas security officer positions.
What is the difference between a security guard and a security officer in Dallas?+
In Texas, the formal credential is Security Officer Commission — not guard card or security guard. The terms are used interchangeably in common usage. Legally, anyone providing paid security services in Texas must hold a valid Level 2 or Level 3 commission issued by the Texas DPS. The job title on your employment paperwork may say Security Officer, Security Guard, or Security Specialist — all refer to the same licensed role.
What security officer jobs pay the most in Dallas?+
Armed overnight positions at data centers and financial institutions are the highest-compensating standard security roles in Dallas — typically $26–42/hr for experienced officers. Armed assignments at government buildings and corporate headquarters are the next highest category. Unarmed top earners include hospital security supervisors, Class A office tower overnight leads, and experienced mobile patrol supervisors.
Do Dallas security officers need to carry a gun?+
Not necessarily. The majority of security officer positions in Dallas are unarmed (Level 2) roles. Armed positions require a Level 3 Commissioned Security Officer Commission and are concentrated at financial institutions, data centers, government buildings, and high-value industrial sites. Most corporate campus, retail, residential, and event security positions are unarmed.
What is the fastest way to find a security officer job in Dallas?+
Get your guard card active, sign up for job alerts here, and simultaneously apply to Allied Universal, Securitas, and 2–3 regional Texas guard firms. Express your availability clearly — overnight and weekend availability gets you placed faster than any other single factor. The combination of an active commission, clear availability, and applications to multiple employers gives you the best chance of working within 1–2 weeks.
Dallas Security Market

Security Officer Jobs in Dallas

Dallas is one of the strongest security employment markets in Texas. The city's combination of corporate density, active entertainment districts, major medical campuses, large-scale logistics operations, and significant retail concentration creates year-round demand for security officers across every role type — unarmed, armed, mobile patrol, event, surveillance, and specialty. Guard firms operating in Dallas consistently report more open positions than available qualified candidates, particularly for overnight and weekend shifts.

The Dallas security market spans the full spectrum of environments — from Fortune 500 corporate tower lobby officers in the CBD to overnight armed patrols at South Dallas distribution centers, from hospital security at Parkland Memorial to event staff at American Airlines Center. This variety means security officers in Dallas can build broad experience across multiple site types or develop deep specialization in a single environment, depending on career goals.

The credential required to work as a paid security officer anywhere in Dallas is a Texas Level 2 Security Officer Commission (unarmed) or Level 3 Commissioned Security Officer Commission (armed). Both are issued by the Texas DPS and require completion of a licensed training course. Once commissioned, Dallas's volume of active openings makes finding work in your preferred role type and shift one of the easier tasks in the Texas security job market. Active hiring zip codes span every Dallas district.

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Overview & Duties
Role Overview

What Security Officer Jobs Are Available in Dallas?

Dallas security officer jobs span every category in the industry. Unarmed officers work corporate lobbies, healthcare facilities, retail centers, residential communities, and event venues. Armed officers cover financial institutions, data centers, government buildings, and high-value industrial operations. Mobile patrol officers drive designated routes across commercial and residential zones. Event security officers staff arenas, clubs, and venues across the entertainment districts.

Specialty security roles in Dallas include surveillance and monitoring officers in central control rooms, school safety officers at DISD and charter campuses, hospital security officers at the Medical District's major health systems, loss prevention investigators at retail centers, and executive protection specialists serving the city's corporate leadership community.

Whatever your experience level, shift preference, or role type interest, Dallas has active openings that match. The fastest path to finding the right position is getting your guard card active and signing up for alerts — so you're notified the moment a position opens that fits your profile.

Duties

Common Duties & Responsibilities

  • Provide access control, visitor management, and lobby security at assigned posts
  • Conduct scheduled patrols of assigned properties — on foot or by vehicle depending on site
  • Monitor CCTV systems and access control panels at assigned facilities
  • Respond to disturbances, medical situations, and security incidents
  • Write accurate shift logs and incident reports for all security events
  • Coordinate with law enforcement and building management on escalated incidents
  • Provide visible security presence that deters theft, vandalism, and unauthorized access
  • Complete site-specific post orders and employer-required training for each assignment
Compensation

Typical Pay in Dallas, TX

Security officer pay in Dallas varies significantly by role type, shift, and experience. Unarmed entry-level starts at $14–17/hr. Armed and specialty roles reach $20–40/hr. See specific role pages for detailed pay ranges by assignment type.

Entry Level
$14–18/hr
~$29k–37k/yr
Experienced
$18–26/hr
~$37k–54k/yr
Lead / Senior
$26–42/hr
~$54k–87k/yr
Requirements & Schedules
Requirements

What You Need

  • Valid Texas Level 2 Security License (unarmed) or Level 3 Commission (armed) required
  • Clean criminal background check — no felonies, no Class A or B misdemeanors in the past 20 years
  • Reliable transportation to and from assigned sites across Dallas
  • Professional appearance and communication skills appropriate for the assignment type
  • Prior experience ranges from none required (entry-level event and residential) to military/law enforcement preferred (armed and hospital)
  • Weekend and overnight availability expands available positions significantly across all role categories
Schedules

Typical Schedules & Environments

  • All shift types available across Dallas security — days, evenings, overnight, and per-diem event
  • Overnight and weekend shifts are the most consistently available across all role types
  • Corporate and healthcare day shifts are the most competitive — professional background preferred
  • Event and nightlife security concentrated on Thursday through Saturday evenings
  • Part-time and per-diem options available across event, residential, and retail security categories
  • Full-time positions available at major guard firms, hospital systems, and direct-hire corporate accounts
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Current Openings in Dallas, TX

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