# Security

> Security Guard Jobs in Jamaica

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Security work in Jamaica

Businesses, schools, hospitals, hotels and residential communities all need people to keep them safe. This category covers security guards, armed and unarmed officers, supervisors, watchmen, gate and access control officers, CCTV and alarm monitoring operators, mobile patrol officers and loss prevention staff.

Security companies hire most in Kingston, St. Andrew, St. Catherine and St. James, but new contracts mean openings in May Pen, Mandeville, Ocho Rios, Savanna-la-Mar and other towns across the island.

What employers look for

A licence from the Private Security Regulation Authority (PSRA), or readiness to get one
A clean police record
Reliability and readiness for 12-hour day and night shifts
Alertness and good report writing

How to land the job

Keep your PSRA licence and police record up to date and say which shifts you can work. Security firms often hire many guards at once for new contracts. Get new security jobs by email.
Questions about finding this kind of work
Do I need a licence to be a security guard in Jamaica?
Yes. Security guards must be licensed by the Private Security Regulation Authority. Some firms help new hires through the process.
Are there night shift security jobs?
Yes. Many posts run 12-hour day and night shifts. Check each listing for details.
Where are most security jobs in Jamaica?
Kingston, St. Andrew, St. Catherine and St. James. Use the parish filter above.