Security Jobs Dublin
PSA Licensed Roles
Ireland's largest security job market. Browse PSA-licensed roles across Dublin City, Santry, Leopardstown and the wider county. Every listing shows the rate.
Security Jobs in Dublin — What the Market Looks Like
Dublin is the centre of gravity for security work in Ireland. The capital holds the country's largest concentration of corporate headquarters, data centres, shopping centres and licensed premises, and every one of them needs licensed officers. Demand here is consistent rather than seasonal — corporate contracts run year-round, and the large operators recruit continuously to cover turnover, holidays and new contract wins.
The work splits into clear categories. Corporate and static guarding covers office buildings, tech campuses and pharmaceutical sites, usually with the steadiest hours and the strongest rates. Retail security runs across the city centre and suburban centres, where loss prevention experience carries real weight. Mobile patrol and keyholding covers multiple sites on a night route and suits officers with their own transport. Cash in transit is a specialist strand with its own PSA licence category and its own pay scale.
Employers currently advertising Dublin roles on this site include Securitas Ireland, Sentinel Group and RFC Security Group. Rates on live listings run from the ERO minimum of €16.15 up to €19.59 an hour for experienced corporate officers, with supervisory positions advertised on salary. The Sunday premium and night shift premium are applied in accordance with the current ERO.
Security Jobs in Dublin — Live Listings
These are live vacancies on Security Jobs Ireland right now. All roles require a valid PSA licence. Applications go straight to the employer.
Corporate Security Officer
Mobile Patrol Officer
Corporate Security Officer (Experienced)
Cash in Transit Driver
Night Mobile Patrol Security Officer
Security Supervisor (STARS Lead)
Security Guard Pay Rates in Dublin — 2026
| Role | Hourly Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Security Guard (Static) | €16.15 – €17.02 | ERO minimum applies. Corporate, retail and campus sites. |
| Corporate Security Officer | €16.50 – €19.59 | Highest rates on the site. Tech campuses and corporate HQs. |
| Mobile Patrol Officer | €16.50 – €17.66 | Night routes and keyholding. Full clean licence required. |
| Cash in Transit Driver | €15.00 – €19.40 | Separate PSA licence category. Structured training provided. |
| Retail Security Officer | From €16.15 | City centre and suburban centres. Loss prevention experience valued. |
| Security Supervisor | €47,000/year | Salaried. Managing officers across a site or contract. |
Security Jobs Dublin — Common Questions
Yes. It is a legal requirement to work as a security officer or door supervisor anywhere in the Republic of Ireland, and an employer cannot lawfully place you on site without one. Separate categories cover static guarding, door supervision, CCTV and cash in transit. Working without a licence is a criminal offence.
The Employment Regulation Order sets €16.15 per hour as the legal minimum for security officers across Ireland, Dublin included. In practice most Dublin roles pay above it — rates currently listed on this site run to €19.59 per hour for experienced corporate officers.
Yes, provided you hold a current PSA licence. Static guarding and retail security are the usual entry points, and several Dublin employers train from scratch. A clean record, reliability and presentation matter more than a long CV in this industry.
Employers currently advertising Dublin roles on Security Jobs Ireland include Securitas Ireland, Sentinel Group and RFC Security Group. Applications made through this site go directly to the employer — there is no agency in between and no fee for jobseekers.
Extensively. Mobile patrol, corporate night cover and door supervision are all night-weighted, and night shifts attract a premium under the ERO. Several of the mobile patrol roles currently listed are night routes.
For mobile patrol, keyholding and cash in transit roles, yes — a full clean driving licence is normally required. Static, corporate and retail roles in the city are generally accessible by public transport.