Standard Security Guard (Transguard Group)

Standard Security Guard (Transguard Group)


Company
Transguard Group
Location
Dubai
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
AED 18K–AED 25K a month
Posted
4 days ago
Via
via GetGulfVacancy.com

Job Description
Transguard Group is looking for an active and physically strong Standard Security Guard to protect premium residential and commercial buildings in Dubai. Your main job is to stand at the main entrance, check visitor IDs politely, patrol the dark parking basements, and report any suspicious behavior immediately.
Job Requirements & Benefits:
• Qualifications: High school diploma. You must be physically fit, at least 170cm tall, and fully capable of passing the Dubai SIRA security exam.
• Experience: Previous police, military, or guarding experience in your home country is a huge plus. You must have a totally clean international police record to get hired.
• Technical Skills: Knowing how to use walkie-talkie radios, fill out paper incident logs, and handle basic fire extinguishers. Basic English speaking is absolutely required to talk to residents.
• Key Responsibilities: Stand on your feet for long 12-hour shifts, scan delivery bags, stop unauthorized people from entering the building, and help evacuate people if the fire alarm rings.
• Benefits: Good basic salary, guaranteed monthly overtime pay, full medical insurance, visa sponsorship, free shared company camp, and daily free transport to the site.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Security Guard Jobs

Q What is the minimum monthly salary for security guard jobs in the UAE in 2026?
As per the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, the minimum salary for security guard roles in the UAE is 2,500 AED per month as of January 2026, with overtime paid at 1.25 times the hourly rate after 8 hours daily. Employers must also provide accommodation or 1,000 AED housing allowance.
Q What work permit and visa documents are required for foreign security guards applying in the UAE in 2026?
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation requires a valid work permit, Emirates ID, and medical fitness certificate issued after arrival, with security guards needing an additional police-issued security license before contract signing. Applications must be submitted through the MOHRE portal with a valid passport and attested educational certificates.
Q What education and experience are needed to qualify for security guard jobs in the UAE in 2026?
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation mandates a minimum of secondary school certificate plus 2 years of relevant experience for security guard positions, along with completion of a 40-hour approved training course from a MOHRE-licensed institute. No prior UAE experience is accepted without the local security license.
Q How do I apply for a security guard job and what documents are needed in the UAE in 2026?
Applications are submitted via the MOHRE e-services portal with a passport copy, recent photos, attested degree, experience letters, and police clearance certificate, followed by employer-sponsored medical test and visa stamping within 60 days. Security license issuance takes an additional 15 working days after training.
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