Security Officers for hire in Austin, TX
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 12%
- Leadership
- 9%
- Time Management
- 9%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 64%
- Bachelor's degree
- 21%
- Vocational or technical training
- 6%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
Current company
Allied Universal
Securitas
Inter-Con Security Systems
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 75%
- 1-2 years
- 25%
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Last updated: Nov 5, 2026
Security Officer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Austin, TX: $72,515 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $53,158 – $98,921 yearly
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Full Time Security Officer
Manor, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationGuard CardPMPFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class C+3 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsLead Night Security
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
CPIGuard CardCDLLifeguard ExperienceLifeguard TrainingDriver's License+3 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsLifeguard ExperienceTime ManagementSecurity Guard
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
CHHAGuard CardEMT CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCaregiver Certification+16 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceTime ManagementHeavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsSecurity
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDFirst Aid CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseCDL C+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipPublic SpeakingCustomer ServiceSecurity Officer
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicensePERC CardSkills
Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportCampus Safety Officer
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's License+6 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingCustomer ServiceMicrosoft Office
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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 51 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: lead night security, full time security officer and campus safety 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 18 years of professional experience.
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