Security Jobs Kildare
Security Jobs Kildare
PSA Licensed Roles
Live security roles in Kildare, with the rate shown on every listing. Free for jobseekers, always.
Security Jobs in Kildare — What the Market Looks Like
Kildare has become one of the more interesting security markets in the country, largely because of what has been built there. The data centre and technology corridor running through north Kildare has created demand for a different kind of officer, one comfortable with access control systems, badging, visitor management and detailed logging rather than straightforward patrolling. These roles often pay above the static rate and look for people who can handle systems and paperwork as much as presence.
Alongside that there is a steady retail market in Naas, Newbridge and at Kildare Village, warehousing and distribution along the motorway corridor, and event and racing work at the Curragh and Punchestown that peaks seasonally.
Kildare also sits close enough to Dublin that a lot of officers work across both. If you are based in Kildare and willing to travel, the Dublin market roughly triples what is open to you, and plenty of people do exactly that. The reverse is true as well, which means Kildare employers are competing with Dublin rates and often pitch accordingly.
Security Jobs in Kildare — Live Listings
Security Pay Rates in Kildare — 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 city 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 Kildare — Common Questions
Data centre and corporate site security in the north of the county, retail security in Naas, Newbridge and at Kildare Village, warehouse and distribution security along the motorway corridor, and seasonal event and racing work. Access control and badging roles are more common here than in most counties.
The Employment Regulation Order sets EUR 16.15 per hour as the legal minimum across the Republic. Data centre and corporate access control roles in Kildare frequently pay above that, reflecting the systems knowledge and vetting involved. Night and Sunday premiums apply on top under the ERO.
For most people in Kildare, yes. The Dublin market is several times larger and a good deal of it is reachable from north Kildare, particularly sites near the M4 and M7. Plenty of officers based in Kildare work in Dublin. Setting both counties on your profile means you see everything that is realistically within reach.
Yes. A PSA licence is legally required anywhere in the Republic of Ireland. It follows a QQI Level 4 Guarding Skills course and Garda vetting. Data centre and corporate sites usually add their own client vetting on top, which can take a few additional weeks.