Security Officer Jobs in Dallas

Security Officer Roles in Dallas

Dallas luxury retail is spread across several destination centers rather than one street. Assignments include NorthPark Center, Highland Park Village, The Galleria Dallas, Knox-Henderson, Legacy West in Plano and Southlake Town Square. Officers also staff corporate campuses, office lobbies, residential buildings and private events.

Because retailers here often operate more than one location, officers are expected to follow consistent standards and reporting from store to store. Highland Park Village and Legacy West are open-air centers where parking areas, curbside pickup and entrances all need attention, and officers balance visibility with a welcoming presence for regular clients. Dallas is also a major corporate headquarters market, and office buildings and campuses rely on officers for lobby, access control and visitor management.

What McCray Offers Officers

• Weekly pay for every officer.
• Medical, dental and vision coverage and a 401(k) with match for eligible employees.
• Advancement to supervisor and management roles based on performance, qualifications and available positions.
• Roles from entry-level officer posts to Tier III positions for retired law enforcement officers with 20 or more years of sworn service. See the Officer Classification Program.

Before assignment, officers complete McCray’s five-stage screening process and tier-based training, including de-escalation and, for retail posts, organized retail crime recognition.

Texas Noncommissioned Security Officer License

Texas licenses individual security officers through the Texas Department of Public Safety, Private Security Program. Unarmed officers in Dallas need a noncommissioned security officer license. The process is:

• Complete the Level II training course and test. Level II may be given by a licensed training school or administered by a licensed guard company using its own staff, as described on the DPS Training and Continuing Education page.
• Submit an application through Texas Online Private Security (TOPS).
• Follow the emailed checklist of remaining requirements.
• Submit fingerprints electronically through the DPS-approved vendor and upload the Level II training certificate.

Requirements change, so applicants should confirm current rules with the regulator before applying. This summary is general information, not legal advice.

Additional Requirements for Armed Officers

Armed officers in Texas need a security officer commission. Applicants submit Level II and Level III training certificates and a Declaration of Psychological and Emotional Health (Form PSP-13). The Level III course runs a minimum of 45 hours, includes a test and a course of fire, and must be taught by a licensed Level III instructor at a licensed Level III school. The firearm proficiency demonstration must be completed within 90 days of the application date. McCray assigns armed posts only after a review of the site’s risk, lease and insurance requirements.

What McCray Looks For

McCray looks for officers who are reliable, use sound judgment and communicate clearly. In Dallas that means being dependable across a metro area where posts can be far apart, watching parking lots and curbside areas as closely as the sales floor, and documenting incidents the same way at every site. Corporate campus posts reward officers who greet visitors professionally and follow access procedures exactly.

How to Apply

Open positions are listed on the McCray careers portal, hosted by ADP. Not every location has openings at all times. Applicants can check the portal for current openings in the Dallas area, select a position and apply online.

The recruiting team reviews each application and contacts qualified candidates. Questions can be sent to hr@mccraygp.com, and more about working at McCray is on the Careers page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do applicants need a license before applying?

Texas requires a noncommissioned security officer license for unarmed work. Applicants who already hold one should include it in the application. Others can review the DPS requirements above and send questions to hr@mccraygp.com.

Can the Level II course be completed through an employer?

Yes. According to DPS, the Level II course may be administered by a licensed guard company and taught by a representative or employee of that company, or taken at a licensed training school.

What is required for armed posts in Dallas?

Armed officers need a security officer commission, which requires the Level III course of at least 45 hours, a course of fire and Form PSP-13. McCray assigns armed posts only after a review of each site’s requirements.

Are there openings in Dallas right now?

Not every location has openings at all times. Applicants can check the careers portal for current openings in the Dallas area.