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Security Jobs in San Antonio, TX
2026 Complete Guide

Everything you need to find a security officer job in San Antonio — average pay, top employers actively hiring, role types across all 22+ SA market pages, Texas licensing guide, and the fastest paths to getting hired in Bexar County.

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What does security pay in San Antonio in 2026?+
Indeed's June 14, 2026 data — drawn from 563 SA salary reports — puts the average security officer pay at $17.16/hr in San Antonio. Glassdoor shows the active posting range at $17–$30/hr across 477 current openings. ZipRecruiter's April 2026 data for private security in SA shows an average of $16.84/hr with most workers earning $13.61–$16.59/hr and the median at $15.01/hr. The wide range reflects the market's real stratification: entry-level contracted unarmed positions start at $14–$15/hr at GardaWorld walk-in and small firm accounts; mid-market contracted positions (Sunstates $17–$19/hr, Premier Protective $18.25/hr, GardaWorld flex $23.50/hr) represent the $17–$21/hr band where most experienced SA officers land; and direct-employer positions at USAA ($21–$30.34/hr), Valero, and University Health create the top of the SA security pay market.
Who are the top security employers in San Antonio right now?+
Glassdoor's March 2026 SA hiring data identifies the most active employers: Kerberos International (Level II professional, trains free), Tarian (SA market active), Allied Universal (hundreds of SA postings across all account types), Securitas Critical Infrastructure Services (DoD TS/SCI cleared at $28/hr), DSI Security Services (Army Base FT M–F, training provided), Securitas (SA avg $15.57/hr), Prosegur (TX License C14763, industrial/construction), Sunstates Security ($17–$22/hr weekly pay, full benefits), and University Health (county employment, Level I Trauma). USAA hires Protective Security Officers directly at $43,680–$63,110/yr with pension and full corporate benefits. GardaWorld holds walk-in hiring events every Tuesday at 84 NE Loop 410, Suite 345 at $15–$18/hr with DailyPay.
What security jobs are available in San Antonio?+
San Antonio's security employment spans more distinct categories than any other Texas city its size. Core role hubs: unarmed (Level 2, $15–$20/hr), armed (Level 3, $18–$30/hr), overnight (2nd/3rd shift, differential applies), event security (Alamodome, AT&T Center, Fiesta SA), mobile patrol (GardaWorld $19/hr, AU $19.24/hr), loss prevention (H-E-B hometown LP, La Cantera, North Star), hospital security (University Health county, Methodist $16.67/hr avg, State Hospital $18–$26/hr state employment). Venue-specific: River Walk hotels, JBSA military base, corporate campus (USAA/Valero), resort (Hyatt Hill Country, JW Marriott), retail (La Cantera Mall, H-E-B), construction (Securitas $16/hr no experience), residential HOA (Stone Oak, The Dominion, Alamo Ranch). Topic pages: no experience, entry level, full-time, part-time, hotel, airport/TSA, university, warehouse, school (K-12 + college). Suburb hubs: Schertz, New Braunfels, Converse, Universal City, Helotes, Leon Valley, Live Oak, Seguin.
How do I get a Texas security license in San Antonio?+
Level 2 (Non-Commissioned, unarmed): complete a 6-hour DPS-approved online course for $47–$100 (providers include Defencify Training at $47, TEEX, TX Security Academy, SRT Security); submit your TOPS application with approximately $40 DPS fee; complete IdentoGO fingerprinting for approximately $30; wait 2–4 weeks for DPS processing. Total cost: $117–$170. You can begin working once your status shows ACTIVE in the TOPS system — no need to wait for the physical pocket card. Level 3 (Commissioned, armed): Level 2 first, then 45-hour course from DPS-licensed Level III Training School (in-person firearms and defensive tactics required per HB 3424, January 2024), DPS range qualification at 70% minimum, MMPI psychological evaluation. Total Level 3 cost: $350–$610. Minimum age 21.
What is the fastest way to get hired in SA security?+
GardaWorld's Tuesday walk-in events at 84 NE Loop 410, Suite 345 are the fastest path — bring I-9 documents and direct deposit information, receive on-the-spot offers at $15–$18/hr with DailyPay, potentially starting within days. Statewide Patrol (210-979-6400, License B07692) is actively recruiting with immediate hire for unarmed HOA patrol at $30,000–$37,000/yr — no experience required, call directly. Kerberos International hires at $14/hr for Level II SA accounts and trains you free to obtain your license. DSI Security's Army Base post explicitly states 'no experience necessary, we will train you' for FT M–F 12-hour shifts. For candidates with a Level 2 already active in TOPS: apply simultaneously to Sunstates (sunstatessecurity.com), Allied Universal (aus.com), and GardaWorld (indeed.com) — all three run continuous SA hiring. Express overnight and weekend availability in every application.
What makes San Antonio's security market different from DFW or Houston?+
Three things distinguish SA's security market. First, the veteran pipeline — JBSA's three installations (Lackland, Fort Sam Houston, Randolph) plus eight operating locations continuously transition service members with security-relevant backgrounds into the civilian workforce. No other Texas city has this volume of veteran candidates or the DoD-adjacent security employment that results from it. Second, institutional employer depth — USAA and Valero both hire security officers directly at compensation levels ($21–$30/hr with corporate benefits and pension) that contracted security firms can't match. Third, the military city's bilingual reality — San Antonio is a majority-Hispanic city where bilingual Spanish is not a nice-to-have but a genuine market differentiator that measurably improves candidate placement across hospital, hospitality, and residential security accounts.
How does SA's security market perform year-round vs seasonally?+
San Antonio's security market is more year-round stable than most Texas metros because its four economic pillars — military, healthcare, tourism, and manufacturing — don't share a seasonal cycle. JBSA, Methodist, University Health, and Toyota run 24/7/365 regardless of season. The River Walk's tourism economy has genuine seasonality (Fiesta in April, holiday season, convention peaks) but doesn't reduce to the point where security employment contracts materially. School security follows the academic calendar for K-12 campus positions but UTSA and Alamo Colleges run year-round. The biggest seasonal variation is event security — Fiesta San Antonio's 11-day April run creates the largest single event security employment spike of the year, but the Alamodome's year-round calendar, the Spurs season (October–April), and the JW Marriott's convention schedule sustain consistent demand outside of Fiesta.
Overview

San Antonio Security Market: 477 Active Openings Across 22 Employment Categories

San Antonio's security employment market is deeper and more structurally diverse than its size alone suggests. With 477 active Glassdoor postings as of May 2026, 563 salary data points on Indeed, and employment spanning 22 distinct categories from TSA airport screeners to USAA Protective Security Officers to Hyatt Hill Country resort patrol, SA's market serves every career stage and background — entry-level candidates who want GardaWorld's Tuesday walk-in on-the-spot offer and 30-year veterans targeting USAA's $63,110 senior PSO role are both in active demand simultaneously.

The four-pillar economy is the structural engine. Military (JBSA's 82,000+ direct employees and three primary installations) generates DoD-adjacent contractor security, veteran candidate volume, and the cleared tier at $28/hr through Securitas CIS. Healthcare (University Health, Methodist, Baptist, CHRISTUS) drives 24/7 hospital security demand with county and corporate direct employment at the top and contracted positions accessible to entry-level candidates throughout. Tourism (River Walk, Alamodome, Fiesta SA, Hill Country resorts) creates hospitality security volume year-round with peaks during Fiesta, conventions, and the Spurs season. Manufacturing (Toyota south SA, Port San Antonio, Caterpillar in Schertz) generates industrial and overnight patrol demand along the city's industrial corridors.

BlackBarJobs covers all 22 SA security categories — the links below get you directly to the role, venue, topic, or suburb that matches your situation.

Overview & Duties
Role Overview

San Antonio Security Jobs by Category

Core Role Hubs — The foundation of SA security employment, each with verified 2026 employer data and pay rates: Unarmed Security ($15–$20/hr, GardaWorld walk-in, Sunstates $17–$19/hr, SMR $18–$20/hr), Armed Security ($18–$30/hr, Sunstates $20–$21.50/hr hiring event, AU SOC $20/hr), Overnight Security (McCray Global, GardaWorld DailyPay, overnight differential), Event Security (Allied Universal Alamodome contract, Pritchard Sports $17/hr supervisor), Loss Prevention (H-E-B hometown LP, La Cantera, Costco), Mobile Patrol (AU $19.24/hr Req June 2026, GardaWorld $19/hr DailyPay), Hospital Security (Methodist $16.67/hr, State Hospital $18–$26/hr state employment, University Health county).

Venue Pages — Employer-specific deep dives: River Walk, JBSA Military Base, Retail Security, Construction Security, Residential HOA, Corporate Campus (USAA $21–$30/hr), Resort Security (Hyatt Hill Country, JW Marriott LP), School Security (NISD ~36 vacancies, NEISD Safety Specialist, EISD $19.48/hr).

Topic Pages — By candidate type: No Experience, Entry Level, Full-Time with Benefits, Part-Time Flexible, Hotel Security, TSA / Airport, University Security, Warehouse / Industrial, Get Your License.

Duties

Common Duties & Responsibilities

  • Unarmed security officer — Level 2, $15–$20/hr, all account types across Bexar County
  • Armed security officer — Level 3, $18–$30/hr, hospital/corporate/DoD-adjacent accounts
  • Overnight security — 2nd/3rd shift differential, McCray Global, GardaWorld, AU SOC $20/hr
  • Event security — Alamodome (65,000 capacity), AT&T Center Spurs, Fiesta SA 100+ events
  • Mobile patrol — AU Patrol Response $19.24/hr (June 2026), GardaWorld Response $19/hr DailyPay
  • Hospital security — University Health county employment, Methodist $16.67/hr, State Hospital $18–$26/hr
  • Corporate campus — USAA PSO $43,680–$63,110/yr direct + pension, Valero direct employment
  • Resort security — Hyatt Hill Country 300 acres FT, JW Marriott 600 acres overnight LP
  • School security — NISD sworn police $34/hr avg (~36 vacancies), NEISD Safety Specialist P2
  • Loss prevention — H-E-B hometown LP direct, La Cantera LP L2 $15/L3 $20/hr
  • Construction security — Securitas $16/hr no experience, Premier Protective $18.25/hr + OT
  • TSA / Airport — SAT part-time $17.87/hr federal benefits, ACTS-Aviation active, City SA Airport Officer
Compensation

Typical Pay in San Antonio, TX

SA security market 2026: Indeed avg $17.16/hr (563 reports, June 14 2026). Glassdoor range $17–$30/hr (477 active openings). ZipRecruiter avg $16.84/hr (April 2026). Entry: GardaWorld $15–$18/hr walk-in. Mid: Sunstates $17–$22/hr weekly. Top: USAA PSO $21–$30/hr direct employment.

Entry Level
$14–17/hr
~$29k–35k/yr
Experienced
$17–21/hr
~$35k–44k/yr
Lead / Senior
$21–30/hr
~$44k–63k/yr

477 active SA security openings. GardaWorld walks in every Tuesday — on-the-spot offers. Sunstates hiring now with weekly pay. USAA PSO applications ongoing. Get your alert and be first when the right SA position posts.

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Requirements

What You Need

  • Texas Level 2 Non-Commissioned Security Officer license — get it online in one day for $47–$100 total $117–$170 including DPS fees
  • Texas Level 3 Commissioned Security Officer license for armed positions — Level 2 first, then 45-hour in-person course + range qualification + MMPI
  • US citizenship for JBSA military base accounts, TSA employment, and City of SA Airport Security
  • Veterans strongly preferred across USAA, Kerberos International, DSI Security, JBSA adjacent accounts, and State Hospital
  • Bilingual Spanish — SA's majority-Hispanic population makes bilingual officers measurably more competitive across all account types
  • Reliable transportation and valid TX driver's license — SA's 465 sq mi requires a vehicle for most accounts
  • CPR/First Aid for hospital, resort, and healthcare accounts
  • MMPI psychological evaluation for USAA PSO and armed hospital accounts
Schedules

Typical Schedules & Environments

  • All shifts available — SA's 24/7 military, healthcare, and industrial economy means genuine all-shift demand year-round
  • Overnight consistently undersupplied — the highest-demand, fastest-placement shift across all SA account types
  • Event security — Alamodome 100+ events/yr, Spurs October–April, Fiesta SA April, Alamo Bowl December
  • GardaWorld DailyPay and Sunstates weekly pay — fastest pay cycles in the SA market
  • USAA PSO: 5 days/week on-site with overtime as required
  • State Hospital: day, evening, and overnight 24/7 per HHSC posting
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