Security Jobs Westmeath
Security Jobs Westmeath
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Security Jobs in Westmeath — What the Market Looks Like
Westmeath’s security work is centred on Athlone and Mullingar. Retail is a big part of it, with shopping centres and retail parks in both towns, alongside industrial sites, public buildings and some event work.
Being in the middle of the country cuts both ways. There are fewer vacancies at any one time than in Dublin, but far less competition for each role, and good road links to Longford, Roscommon, Offaly and Meath widen your options if you drive.
Retail security is the most common entry point, often starting with weekend or part-time hours. Static guarding at industrial sites tends to be steadier full-time work.
Security Jobs in Westmeath — Live Listings
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Security Pay Rates in Westmeath — 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 Westmeath — Common Questions
In ones and twos rather than in batches, and that is worth being straight about. Set a free job alert for Westmeath 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 Westmeath 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 Athlone and Mullingar, static guarding at industrial and public sites, and some event security.
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.