Security Officer Jobs in Arlington, TX
Arlington's stadiums, theme park, hospitals and industrial parks keep security officers on the payroll year round. Event officers at AT&T Stadium start around $16 an hour, and hospital and armed posts pay more. Here are the current openings, followed by who is hiring and how to get your Texas license.
Current security officer Openings in Arlington, TX
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Security Officer Work in Arlington
Security work in Arlington splits between event days and standing posts. The Entertainment District along Collins Street and Nolan Ryan Expressway staffs up for Cowboys games, Rangers home dates, concerts and Six Flags Over Texas season days, and most of those shifts are part-time, on nights and weekends. Standing posts run all week at Texas Health Arlington Memorial on Randol Mill Road, at offices and retail centers along I-20 and Cooper Street, and at distribution buildings across the Great Southwest Industrial District near SH 360.
AT&T Stadium hosted nine FIFA World Cup matches in June and July 2026, and the regular calendar of football, baseball, concerts and conventions at the Loews Arlington keeps event security hiring going after the tournament. Arlington has no fixed-route bus, so most officers drive to their posts, and the city's on-demand rideshare service does not run on Sundays, which matters for weekend event work.
Top Arlington Employers Hiring Security Officers
These Arlington venues, hospitals and security firms are hiring officers now:
- BEST Crowd Management - the GardaWorld event-security company hires Event Security Officers at AT&T Stadium starting at $16 an hour.
- Six Flags Over Texas - the theme park at I-30 and SH 360 hires security guards for Six Flags and Hurricane Harbor and asks for an active Level II license.
- Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital - the Randol Mill Road hospital hires full-time evening-shift officers who earn Level II and Level III licensing within 120 days of hire.
- Texas Rangers - the club hires part-time parking security staff for Globe Life Field.
- Allied Universal - the national contract security firm posts Arlington roles including GSOC operators and security site managers.
Security Officer Salaries in Arlington
- Entry level: about $15 to $17 an hour for unarmed event and standing-post officers.
- Experienced: roughly $17 to $21 an hour for hospital, corporate and commissioned (armed) posts.
- Senior: about $21 to $25 an hour for armed site leads and shift supervisors.
These are estimates drawn from current Arlington postings and federal wage data; the Bureau of Labor Statistics put the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington average for security guards at $18.15 an hour in May 2023. A Level III commission, hospital and healthcare posts, overnight shifts and supervisory duties move pay up, while part-time event work pays at the lower end but fits around school or a second job.
How to Become a Security Officer in Arlington
Contract security officers in Texas are licensed by the Texas Department of Public Safety Private Security Program, and every licensed officer must be affiliated with a DPS-licensed security company. Unarmed (non-commissioned) officers complete Level II training before applying. Armed (commissioned) officers add Level III training of at least 45 hours with firearm proficiency and a psychological test. All applicants are fingerprinted and background checked, and most Arlington employers will sponsor the license once you are hired. Arlington ISD students can start early through the Law and Public Service pathway at the Dan Dipert Career and Technical Center on Browning Drive, and UT Arlington's criminology and criminal justice degree is a common next step for officers aiming at police work.
What the Job Involves
Security officers control access to buildings and gates, screen guests and bags, patrol assigned areas on foot or by vehicle, watch camera feeds, respond to alarms and incidents, and write clear reports. At venues the focus is crowd management and guest safety; at hospitals it is de-escalation and patient and staff safety; at warehouses and offices it is access control, deterrence and alarm response. Shifts often cover nights, weekends and holidays.
Skills Employers Look For
- Texas DPS Level II license, or Level III for armed posts
- Calm, professional de-escalation
- Clear report writing
- Alertness and observation on long shifts
- Customer service with large crowds
- Reliable transportation and punctuality
- CPI or similar crisis-prevention training for hospital posts
Career Path and Advancement
Many Arlington officers start on event shifts in the Entertainment District, add a Level III commission, and move into full-time hospital, corporate or industrial posts with steadier hours. From there the ladder runs to shift supervisor, site manager and account manager with the contract firms, or into a security operations center role. Some officers use the experience and a degree from UT Arlington to apply to the Arlington Police Department or other North Texas agencies.
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If security work interests you, these related Arlington roles are close matches:
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need a license to be a security officer in Arlington?
Yes, for contract security. The Texas Department of Public Safety licenses security officers, with Level II training for unarmed work and Level III for armed work. Some in-house employers, such as Texas Health Arlington Memorial, hire first and require the license within a set period.
How much do security officers make in Arlington?
Unarmed event and standing-post officers generally start around $15 to $17 an hour, and BEST Crowd Management advertises $16 an hour for AT&T Stadium event security. Experienced and armed officers earn roughly $17 to $21, and site leads and supervisors can reach $25 an hour.
Can I work event security at AT&T Stadium part-time?
Yes. Event security at AT&T Stadium, Globe Life Field and Six Flags Over Texas is mostly part-time and scheduled around the event calendar. It suits students and people with a weekday job, but expect nights, weekends and holidays.
How long does it take to get a Texas security license?
Level II training is short and is completed before you apply, and Level III for armed work takes at least 45 hours plus a firearm qualification. After that, DPS processes the application and fingerprints. Many Arlington employers will guide you through the process once you are hired.
Which security jobs in Arlington pay the most?
Armed (commissioned) posts, hospital security and supervisory roles pay the most. Overnight shifts and positions that combine security with camera monitoring or operations center work also tend to pay above event rates.
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