Security Jobs Louth
Security Jobs Louth
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Security Jobs in Louth — What the Market Looks Like
Louth’s security work runs along the M1 between Dublin and Belfast. Drogheda and Dundalk are the two main centres, with retail, shopping centres, industrial and distribution sites making up most of the demand, plus some cross-border logistics work.
For candidates in Louth there are fewer vacancies advertised at any one time than in Dublin, but far less competition for each one, and employers here place real weight on someone local and reliable. Being on the M1 also puts Meath and north Dublin sites within reach if you drive.
Retail and static guarding are the common entry points. Retail roles in Drogheda and Dundalk are customer-facing loss prevention work, so experience dealing calmly with the public counts for a lot.
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Security Pay Rates in Louth — 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 Louth — Common Questions
In ones and twos rather than in batches, and that is worth being straight about. The practical approach is to set a free job alert for Louth so new roles come to you the week they are 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 Louth 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 retail security in Drogheda and Dundalk, static guarding at industrial and distribution sites, and some mobile patrol work along the M1 corridor.
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.