Security Officers for hire in Austin, TX
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Leadership9%Time Management9%Education level
High school diploma or GED64%Bachelor's degree20%Vocational or technical training7%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%3-5 years20%1-2 years10%Current company
Allied Universal
Inter-Con Security Systems
ACT Security GroupTime at current job
Less than a year33%1-2 years33%2-5 years33%
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Last updated: Sep 20, 2026
Security Officer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Austin, TX: $72,214 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $51,615 – $101,035 yearly
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Security Officer (Full-time)
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
First Aid and CPRCertified Personal TrainerCertified Fitness InstructorAutomated External Defibrillator (AED) Use GuidanceFirst Aid DemonstrationsCPR and AED Training Instruction+12 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementMicrosoft WordSecurity Officer
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementGuard CardJourneyman ElectricianPassenger EndorsementLMSWFirearms License+17 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementPublic SpeakingArmed Security Officer
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationGuard CardAEDRBT CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's License+4 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsSecurity Officer
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CArmed Security LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingSurveillanceSecurity officer
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardRBT CertificationFirst Aid CertificationGoogle IT Support Professional CertificateDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class C+2 moreSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsMilitaryCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportSecurity Officer
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicensePERC CardSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingConstruction ExperienceWarehouse ExperienceWarehouse Operations
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What's the average time to fill a security officer role?
The average time to fill a security officer role is 49 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do security officers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a security officer include: communication skills, leadership and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for security officers?
Common licenses or certifications for security officers include: Guard Card, Driver's License and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to security officers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to security officers include: security officer (full-time), unarmed security officer and patrol security officer.
What level of education is common for a security officer?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a security officer in Austin, TX, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security officer?
Most security officers have 10 years of professional experience.
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