Security Co-Worker

Security Co-Worker


Company
IKEA
Location
Al Farwaniyah
Job Type
Full-time
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Job Description
Job description

Company description

3 countries - Kuwait, Jordan, and Morocco,
1700 employees,
30+ nationalities,
serving millions of customers every year to create a better everyday life for the many people.

This is us in IKEA Al-Homaizi Limited.

Our keywords are Home, People, Happiness, Development, Leadership, Diversity, and Passion.

Join us to bridge your dreams and unique ideas within an organization that believes in People.

Job description

· To patrol the premises, and to ensure safety and security of the company assets.

· To ensure the fire exits are properly locked and sealed.

· To ensure smooth flow of traffic.

· To prevent smoking in the store.

· To prevent pilferage by staff.

· To handle emergency situations.

· To monitor Access Control System.

· To take the locations of security posts as per schedule and perform the operations.

· To follow the instructions being issued by superiors

· To report on time, in neat and well laundered uniform provided by the company, well groomed, with pleasant body odour.

· To take rounds in the store and ensure the store is free of any hazard.

· The fire exits are properly locked, security seals are intact, and the passages to the emergency exits are without obstruction.

· The customers are not resorting to shoplifting.

· Strict implementation of no smoking in the store.

· The customer do not carry pets, camera/camcorder etc. into the store.

Qualification

Education:

• High School Diploma

Experience: Minimum 2 years experience as a Security Guard

Core Competencies:

• Fluent in English & Arabic is an added advantage

• Communication & interpersonal Skills

• Well built & healthy

More Information

TOGETHER AS A TEAM

The main responsibilities are: exceeding customer expectations by ensuring a seamless and easy buying process that creates trust in the IKEA brand in a multichannel environment; managing and supporting the team in order to co-ordinate and optimise goods flow operations in the store. This will result in agreed product availability for customers and the correct quality of the goods flow process in the store at the lowest possible costs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Security Guard Jobs

Q What is the minimum monthly salary for security guards in Kuwait as of 2026?
The Public Authority for Manpower sets the minimum wage for security guards at 250 KWD per month for non-Kuwaiti workers effective January 2026, with overtime paid at 1.25 times the hourly rate after 8 hours daily. Kuwaiti nationals in the same role receive a minimum of 400 KWD per month under the national labor support program.
Q What work permit and visa documents are required for non-Kuwaiti security guards in 2026?
Non-Kuwaiti security guards must obtain a work permit from the Public Authority for Manpower and a residency visa sponsored by the employer, with the application requiring a valid passport, medical fitness certificate, and police clearance issued no earlier than 2025. The permit fee is 10 KWD and must be renewed annually before the contract expiry date.
Q What education and experience are needed to qualify for security guard jobs in Kuwait?
Security guards require a minimum of secondary school certificate plus 2 years of prior security experience verified by the employer, along with completion of a 40-hour training course approved by the Ministry of Interior. Applicants must be at least 21 years old and pass a physical fitness test conducted at approved centers.
Q What is the exact application process and list of documents for security guard positions in Kuwait?
Submit the application online through the Public Authority for Manpower portal with a completed form, attested educational certificates, experience letters, passport copy, and 4 recent photos, followed by employer sponsorship approval within 30 days. The full process takes 45-60 days including medical and security screening.
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