Security Jobs Donegal
Security Jobs Donegal
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Live security roles in Donegal, with the rate shown on every listing. Free for jobseekers, always.
Security Jobs in Donegal — What the Market Looks Like
Donegal is a large county with a small, spread-out security market. Most of the work is in and around Letterkenny and the larger towns, with retail, industrial sites and public buildings making up the bulk of it, plus seasonal and event work in the summer.
For candidates in Donegal, roles are fewer and can be a long drive apart, so location matters as much as pay. There is also far less competition for each role than in the cities, and employers value people who are local and staying put. Some officers in the east of the county also look across the border to Derry, where you need an SIA licence rather than a PSA one.
Static guarding and retail security are the usual entry points. Roles in the west of the county, such as around Dungloe, come up less often, so if you are based there it pays to be ready to apply the week a role appears.
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Security Pay Rates in Donegal — 2026
| Role | Hourly Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Security Guard (Static) | From €16.15 | ERO legal minimum, applies nationwide from 28 September 2026. |
| Retail Security Officer | From €16.15 | Shopping centres and town centre stores. |
| Mobile Patrol Officer | Above the floor | Full clean driving licence required. Night routes attract a premium. |
| Corporate / Access Control | Above the floor | Systems, badging and visitor management. Additional client vetting is common. |
| Door Supervisor | From €16.15 | Separate PSA licence category. Weekend and late-night weighted. |
Every rate above the legal floor depends on the site, the hours and the responsibility. Sunday and night shift premiums are paid on top of the base rate under the current ERO. Full Irish security pay guide →
Security Jobs Donegal — Common Questions
Not often, and that is worth being straight about. Donegal roles appear in ones and twos. Set a free job alert for Donegal so you hear about each one the week it is posted.
The Employment Regulation Order sets EUR 16.15 per hour as the legal minimum for security officers across the Republic, and that applies in Donegal exactly as it does in Dublin. Night shifts and Sunday work attract premiums on top under the same order. Rates above the floor depend on the site and the responsibility.
Mainly static guarding, retail security in Letterkenny and the larger towns, and some event and seasonal work. Cross-border work in Derry needs an SIA licence rather than a PSA one.
Yes. It is a legal requirement everywhere in the Republic of Ireland. You complete a QQI Level 4 Guarding Skills course, go through Garda vetting and then apply to the Private Security Authority. Working without one is a criminal offence for both you and the employer.