Security Officer III pay range
State of Texas · class code 6232
- Class code
- 6232
- Pay group
- A12
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- Texas
- The State of Texas published pay range for Security Officer III is $33,840 to $49,798 per year.
- Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and the State Auditor's Office keys this classification as class code 6232.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and the State Auditor's Office publishes one State Auditor's Office job description (series) for the Security Officer series, which includes this class. The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications.
What the state says the job is
Performs security enforcement work involving patrolling and safeguarding buildings, grounds, and work areas; receiving visitors; directing traffic; and issuing tickets for parking violations.
Examples of the work
Patrols state buildings, grounds, and work areas; watches for unauthorized persons, fires, and unusual occurrences; and reports emergencies upon discovery. Monitors and authorizes entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to maintain security of premises. Ensures that lights are on or off as required and that doors and windows are locked. Identifies and reports persons/suspects in cases of unauthorized entry into state buildings, grounds, and work areas; malicious mischief; or other violations. Directs the flow of traffic and parking of vehicles. Issues tickets for parking violations. Responds to alarms and investigates disturbances. Performs related work as assigned.
Special requirements
May require certification as a Texas peace officer by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
Quoted from the State Auditor's Office job description (series), read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and the State Auditor's Office publishes this figure in Classification Salary Schedule for Fiscal 2026-27, joined to the State's Position Classification Plan (SAO report 25-701). Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
Job titles and their pay groups come from the State's Position Classification Plan, joined to the salary schedule.
Nearby classes in Texas
Security Officer III in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $4,918 | $7,281 | $59,016 to $87,372 |
| Mississippi | $26,186 | $46,020 | $26,186 to $46,020 |
Each state publishes its own range for a classification with this exact title. Duties, grade structures and bargaining units differ between states, so read each class page before comparing.