--- title: "Security Officer Jobs in Houston, TX | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/security-officer/locations/houston-tx" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-11-05T04:00:15.986Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/security-officer/locations/houston-tx" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/security-officer/locations/houston-tx/data.json"] --- Security Officer market brief · Houston, TX # Security Officer Jobs in Houston, TX 223 security officer openings are live in the Houston, TX area from 34 employers, led by Allied Universal, HMTW - Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital - Methodist Health Centers, and GardaWorld. The middle half of posted salaries runs $31,626–$38,120 a year (median $34,424), from the 79% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Nov 5, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Security+Officer+jobs+in+Houston%2C+TX)[Browse all Security Officer markets](/jobs/security-officer) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 223 : Live security officer openings currently tracked in the Houston market. **Companies hiring** : 34 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $34,424 : 79% of listings provide usable compensation data. ## Market analysis Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings. Level mix ### Career ladder [Entry-level](/jobs/security-officer/locations/houston-tx/entry-level)70 jobs [Mid-level](/jobs/security-officer/locations/houston-tx/mid-level)22 jobs Senior3 jobs Lead+1 jobs Level coverage is 43%. Counts remain visible, but fit guidance stays withheld until at least 60% of listings have a reliable level signal. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 223 Hiring employers 34 Salary coverage 79% Median experience 2.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 174 17 companies Established employers 15 8 companies · $33,800 median Top of market 5 3 companies Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $31,626 P50 $34,424 P75 $38,120 P90 $41,887 Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay. Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live security officer listings in Houston - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Security+Officer+jobs+in+Houston%2C+TX)[Get started free](/signup) ## Turn this market brief into a live search. Use the signal The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare security officer opportunities in Houston, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 223 live roles tracked in this market. - 34 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Nov 5, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Security+Officer+jobs+in+Houston%2C+TX)[Compare other markets](/jobs/security-officer) ## A practical market plan for Security Officer in Houston Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 223 security officer openings across 34 employers establish the current Houston opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers Allied Universal is one of the most active visible employers, with 130 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 24 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop. ## Where this market is hiring Move from the Houston market view into active employers and representative security officer openings Employer activity · 34 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [![Allied Universal logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.wixstatic.com%2Fmedia%2F39b0b6_c4191a87c75b4001b66d3ba0a27b3167%257Emv2.jpg%2Fv1%2Ffill%2Fw_180%252Ch_180%252Clg_1%252Cusm_0.66_1.00_0.01%2F39b0b6_c4191a87c75b4001b66d3ba0a27b3167%257Emv2.jpg&sig=aK2RYl8FWwYA_kcy5_5B7qRv0Pg6Rs9ONULXrdtMZM4) Allied UniversalStartups & growing teams130Open roles](/company/allied-universal) HMTW - Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital - Methodist Health CentersEmployer profile17Open roles [![GardaWorld logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gardaworld.com%2Fimages%2Fgardaworld-logo.png) GardaWorldStartups & growing teams15Open roles](/company/gardaworld)[![Marksman Security LLC logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.marksmansecurity.com%2Fwp-content%2Fthemes%2Fmarksman%2Fsrc%2Fimg%2Ffavicon.png&sig=BHPhBAwPzLdGyQOaofZiFHH1quy54sdjitXIt1Ealls) Marksman Security LLCEstablished employers7Open roles](/company/marksman-security-corporation) ADM Security SolutionsEmployer profile6Open roles GuardTexasStartups & growing teams6Open roles PLUNJStartups & growing teams4Open roles [![PalAmerican Security logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpalamerican.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F09%2Fcropped-favicon-1-1024x1011-1-180x180.png&sig=gixwoiqqRdQQKUhVgXciinhKjbSZxw0lv82fpTIFeME) PalAmerican SecurityStartups & growing teams3Open roles](/company/palamerican-security) Live opportunity sample · 24 of 223 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Security OfficerLive roleHMTW - Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital - Methodist Health CentersHouston, TexasPosted Nov 3, 2026](/job/security-officer-at-hmtw-houston-methodist-the-woodlands-hospital-375a6f36-5be6-5cda-b068-1b6eb55582ce)[Information System Security Officer (ISSO)SeniorCACIHouston, Texas$86,600Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/information-system-security-officer-isso-at-caci-ce178c0f-0d78-52ba-af05-37a73bf4f71a)[Armed Security GuardEntry-levelPLUNJHouston, Texas$35,360Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/armed-security-guard-at-plunj-d49506d2-ce49-5b17-bb90-9bd4c6054fd1)[Armed Security Officer - PatrolLive roleGardaWorldHouston, Texas$35,360Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/armed-security-officer-patrol-at-gardaworld-b586a837-2898-5f2c-9377-191ed8b28509)[Security Officer Patrol MonitoringLive roleAllied UniversalHouston, Texas$31,200Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/security-officer-patrol-monitoring-at-allied-universal-ab57e8f4-30a2-59ad-8e88-d6b92bf447de)[Security Officer Enhanced Operations SupportLive roleAllied UniversalHouston, Texas$35,360Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/security-officer-enhanced-operations-support-at-allied-universal-9a91fa2e-76ea-5896-b36e-9ac7592e0cc0)[Security Officer Enhanced Armed DriverEntry-levelAllied UniversalHouston, Texas$45,760Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/security-officer-enhanced-armed-driver-at-allied-universal-3dd8829c-b9bb-524a-b23d-bacab6bc7254)[Security Officer- Unarmed OvernightEntry-levelAllied UniversalHouston, Texas$34,320Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/security-officer-unarmed-overnight-at-allied-universal-ae374dda-f8d6-5592-a168-fe4604a9d587) #### More security officer openings in Houston - [Armed Security Officer Patrol · Allied Universal](/job/armed-security-officer-patrol-at-allied-universal-7639fcfa-6191-55b2-8a88-9f231d34b7a3) - [Security Officer Armed Mobile Patrol Driver · Allied Universal](/job/security-officer-armed-mobile-patrol-driver-at-allied-universal-6de66dfd-51f1-5d9c-a825-cc7f1989516c) - [Security Officer Enhanced Unarmed Patrol Awareness · Allied Universal](/job/security-officer-enhanced-unarmed-patrol-awareness-at-allied-universal-08d652d6-9293-51ab-8c68-8abd2546a080) - [Security Officer Patrol Driver Customer Service · Allied Universal](/job/security-officer-patrol-driver-customer-service-at-allied-universal-86f844d2-931f-575c-8803-faea8ef6c102) - [Security Officer Armed Patrol Emergency Evacuation · Allied Universal](/job/security-officer-armed-patrol-emergency-evacuation-at-allied-universal-22867169-ab75-5993-b0f1-c7e31455cbf7) - [Security Officer Entry Authorization · Allied Universal](/job/security-officer-entry-authorization-at-allied-universal-3a79ec65-6ae4-562c-8df8-0037e7f68a0f) - [Security Officer Armed Patrol Driver Certification · Allied Universal](/job/security-officer-armed-patrol-driver-certification-at-allied-universal-0999ae46-6014-5558-b8e1-1ba6ab157732) - [Security Officer- Manufacturing Unarmed · Allied Universal](/job/security-officer-manufacturing-unarmed-at-allied-universal-653d1498-da8b-54ff-a97a-1988f372796c) - [Security Officer Armed Patrol Full Time · Allied Universal](/job/security-officer-armed-patrol-full-time-at-allied-universal-c9c2b756-57b8-5e3d-af4f-8adab2f82852) - [Security Officer Armed Patrol Driver Specialist · Allied Universal](/job/security-officer-armed-patrol-driver-specialist-at-allied-universal-84158d48-0d2d-5a4c-ad3e-f85751700009) - [Security Officer: ConocoPhillips World Headquarters · Denali Universal Services](/job/security-officer-conocophillips-world-headquarters-at-denali-13655dba-d282-5ab1-878b-7b4f6b4e582f) - [Security Officer for Mobile Patrol Overnights · Act Security](/job/security-officer-for-mobile-patrol-overnights-at-act-security-ae70b4bc-241b-50ca-a129-3ed709533b9e) - [Security Officer Armed Patrol Driver Licensing · Allied Universal](/job/security-officer-armed-patrol-driver-licensing-at-allied-universal-00182202-65b9-5742-990f-c21c5ab9179c) - [Security Officer Armed Certified Patrol Driver · Allied Universal](/job/security-officer-armed-certified-patrol-driver-at-allied-universal-67c214e4-e1b1-53f0-94ac-5a260c456f8c) - [Security Officer Full Time Patrol Driver · Allied Universal](/job/security-officer-full-time-patrol-driver-at-allied-universal-3100a02b-f6e8-53fb-b094-2abe7e87cffe) - [Unarmed Security Officer Driver Support · Allied Universal](/job/unarmed-security-officer-driver-support-at-allied-universal-1590723b-d920-5063-a202-5ca2e72db672) [Explore all 223 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Security+Officer+jobs+in+Houston%2C+TX) ## Security Officer jobs in Houston: what applicants need to know Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice. 1. 01### How many security officer jobs are open in Houston? Metaintro tracks 223 live security officer openings from 34 employers in the Houston, TX area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do security officer jobs in Houston pay? The median posted salary is $34,424 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $31,626 to $38,120. Based on the 79% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for security officer jobs in Houston? Allied Universal, HMTW - Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital - Methodist Health Centers, GardaWorld, and Marksman Security LLC have the most open security officer roles here right now, out of 34 hiring employers. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare Security Officer demand around Houston. 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