Security Jobs Waterford
Security Jobs Waterford
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Live security roles in Waterford, with the rate shown on every listing. Free for jobseekers, always.
Security Jobs in Waterford — What the Market Looks Like
Waterford is a smaller security market than Dublin or Cork, and that shapes the work. A large share of it sits around manufacturing and pharmaceutical plants in and around the city, the port and its logistics traffic, and retail in the city centre and at the retail parks. Roles come up less often than in the bigger cities, but they tend to be steady full-time positions rather than short contracts.
For candidates in the South-East this cuts both ways. There are fewer vacancies advertised at any one time, so it is worth setting an alert rather than checking a board every day. But there is also far less competition for each role than a Dublin posting attracts, and employers here place real weight on someone local and reliable who is not going to leave after a month.
Static guarding is the common entry point. Site security at manufacturing plants often involves access control, visitor management and gatehouse work alongside patrolling, which suits people who want a settled post rather than constant movement between sites.
Security Jobs in Waterford — Live Listings
No Waterford roles are live on the board at this minute. New roles go up most weeks — create a free profile and we will email you the moment a Waterford role matches what you do.
Security Pay Rates in Waterford — 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 Waterford — Common Questions
Less often than Dublin or Cork, and that is worth being straight about. Waterford roles appear on this board in ones and twos rather than in batches. The practical approach is to create a free profile and set your county, so we email you the day a Waterford role is posted rather than you checking back.
The Employment Regulation Order sets EUR 16.15 per hour as the legal minimum for security officers across the Republic, and that applies in Waterford 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 at manufacturing and pharmaceutical sites, gatehouse and access control work, retail security in the city, and some mobile patrol covering the South-East. Port-related and logistics security also features given the harbour traffic.
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.