Malta continues to have opportunities in the private-security sector, but foreign applicants need to know one important thing before applying.
Security companies in Malta continue to recruit guards, security officers, control-room officers and specialised security personnel.
Recent 2026 recruitment activity includes security-guard vacancies from companies such as Security Service Malta Ltd, Cobalt Security and Securital, while established international companies such as G4S also operate and recruit in the security sector.
However, a security vacancy does not automatically mean that an overseas applicant will receive visa sponsorship.
For non-EU workers, the work-permit situation is especially important.
What Security Jobs Are Available?
Foreign applicants may come across vacancies for:
– Security Guard
– Security Officer
– Control Room Officer
– Event Security
– Site Security
– Mobile Security
– Airport Security
– Retail Security
– Building Security
– Cash and Valuables Security
– Security Supervisor
Some positions are full-time, while others may be part-time or shift-based.
Security work can involve daytime, nighttime, weekend and holiday shifts.
Main Requirements for Security Guards
Requirements vary between employers, but applicants should be prepared for several common requirements.
1. Valid Security Licence
A major requirement is the Maltese Private Guard Licence.
Malta’s private-security sector is regulated under the Private Guards and Community Officers Act. Government notices concerning private-guard licences show that applicants are subject to suitability and qualification requirements.
This means that simply having a security certificate from another country does not automatically give someone permission to work as a private security guard in Malta.
2. Security Experience
Experience can be a major advantage.
Some current vacancies specifically ask for previous security experience.
For example, Security Service Malta’s current vacancy information asks applicants for a valid Maltese private-guard licence and advertises full-time and part-time security positions.
Cobalt Security currently advertises full-time and part-time security-guard positions and welcomes experienced guards as well as beginners, subject to its stated work-permission and licensing requirements.
3. English Language
English is particularly useful in Malta.
Current security vacancies commonly request English communication skills.
One recent G4S Malta security-guard advertisement listed fluency in written and spoken English among the requirements.
Some positions may also require or prefer Maltese.
4. Clean Background
Security workers are trusted with the protection of people, property and facilities.
Applicants may therefore need to provide police or criminal-record documentation as part of the licensing or employment process.
5. First Aid and Fire-Safety Training
Additional training can strengthen an application.
Some Malta security vacancies have specifically mentioned fire-control and first-aid training.
6. Ability to Work Shifts
Security is often a 24-hour industry.
Applicants may need to be available for:
– Day shifts
– Night shifts
– Weekends
– Public holidays
– Rotating schedules
What About Foreign Security Experience?
Foreign security experience can certainly be useful when applying for jobs.
However, applicants should understand the difference between:
having security experience
and
being legally licensed to work as a security guard in Malta.
The two are not necessarily the same.
If you have worked as a security guard in the Philippines, India, Pakistan, Nepal, Africa or another country, keep your employment certificates, training certificates and police-clearance documents.
These can help demonstrate your professional background when an employer evaluates your application.
Can Non-EU Foreigners Work in Malta?
Yes, non-EU nationals can potentially work in Malta, but they need the appropriate employment authorisation.
For most third-country nationals coming to Malta for employment, the Single Permit combines the residence and employment authorisation.
Jobsplus explains that employers must conduct a labour-market process when recruiting third-country nationals, including searching for suitable candidates in Malta and the EU/EEA/Switzerland before recruiting from outside those markets.
From 2026, employers also face additional requirements concerning the advertising of vacancies before submitting certain first-time applications for workers who are still abroad.
Therefore:
A security job advertisement in Malta does NOT automatically mean the employer will sponsor a worker from overseas.
Always ask the employer whether the specific vacancy is open to applicants who require a Single Permit.
Legitimate Security Employers to Check
Rather than relying on unknown Facebook or WhatsApp recruiters, applicants can check established security companies directly.
1. Security Service Malta Ltd
Security Service Malta Ltd is an established Malta security company with current recruitment activity.
Its website currently lists vacancies for Security Guards and Control Room Officers.
The company states that security-guard applicants must have a valid Maltese private-guard licence. It also advertises full-time and part-time positions.
A recruitment announcement published in August 2026 also reported that Security Service Malta was recruiting guards across Malta and Gozo. Requirements included a valid Maltese Security Guard Licence, Maltese and English communication skills and availability for day and night shifts.
2. Cobalt Security
Cobalt Security currently advertises security positions in Malta.
Its careers page lists full-time and part-time Security Guard positions.
The company states that applicants need a valid Maltese ID card or work permit. Experienced guards with a valid security licence and beginners can apply, while English is required and Maltese is considered an advantage.
This is particularly important for overseas applicants:
The vacancy exists, but applicants still need the required legal work status.
3. G4S
G4S is one of the world’s major security companies and operates internationally.
Its official careers portal includes security positions across many countries and allows applicants to search vacancies by location.
A previous G4S Malta security recruitment advertisement requested applicants with a valid security licence, security experience, English-language ability, computer skills and availability for shift work. It also specifically indicated that non-EU applicants should already have an applicable residence permit.
This is a good example of why applicants should read the individual vacancy carefully rather than assuming that an international company automatically sponsors foreign workers.
4. Securitas
Securitas is another major international security company with an official global careers platform.
Its official careers page directs applicants to local Securitas websites to find vacancies in individual countries.
Applicants interested in Malta should verify whether a current Malta position is available and whether it accepts applicants who require work authorisation.
5. Securital
Securital has also been recruiting security professionals in Malta.
In August 2026, the company advertised positions for Cash and Valuables Security Officers, particularly targeting former members of disciplined services and experienced security professionals. The reported salary was €1,646.64 per month.
This type of specialised position is more suitable for experienced security professionals rather than someone completely new to the industry.
A Recruitment Agency to Check Carefully
There are also Malta-based recruitment companies advertising security positions.
For example, Malta International Recruiting Agency has an online Security Guard application form requesting information such as experience, education, driving licence, CV, work certificates and police conduct. Its application currently specifies a minimum of three years’ experience.
However, applicants should independently verify:
– Whether the agency is properly authorised
– Who the actual employer is
– Whether the vacancy is still open
– Whether the employer accepts non-EU applicants
– Who is responsible for the work permit
– All recruitment and placement fees
Never assume that an agency listing means a visa is guaranteed.
Salary in Malta
Security salaries vary according to:
– Employer
– Experience
– Security licence
– Position
– Shift pattern
– Night work
– Overtime
– Specialised duties
For example, a 2026 Maltese government Security Guard vacancy listed a salary of €19,111 per year, increasing through the applicable public-service salary scale. However, that particular vacancy was restricted to eligible Malta Public Service employees, so it should not be interpreted as an overseas salary offer.
Private-sector salaries can be different.
Applicants should always rely on the salary and conditions stated in the actual employment contract.
What Can Make an Applicant More Competitive?
A foreign security guard may have a stronger application with:
Security experience
Several years of verifiable security work can be valuable.
Security licence or recognised training
Having professional security qualifications can strengthen your application, although Malta’s own licensing requirements still need to be considered.
English
Good spoken and written English is useful for many security roles.
First aid
First-aid training can be an advantage.
Fire-safety training
Fire-control or fire-safety knowledge can be useful for certain assignments.
Driving licence
A driving licence can help with mobile-security positions.
Clean background
A clean police record is important for security work.
Beware of Fake Malta Job Offers
Foreign applicants should be especially careful with advertisements saying:
“Malta Security Guard Visa Guaranteed!”
“No interview required!”
“No security licence needed!”
“Pay first and your work permit is guaranteed!”
These should be treated as warning signs.
Malta’s official employment authorities make clear that non-EU workers require the appropriate employment authorisation, and employers must follow the relevant labour-market and permit procedures. It is illegal to employ a third-country national before the required permit/approval has been issued.
Never travel to Malta on a tourist status intending to work illegally.
Final Update for 2026
Malta’s security industry continues to have genuine opportunities.
Established companies such as Security Service Malta, Cobalt Security, G4S and Securital have advertised security-related positions or recruitment activity in 2026.
For foreign applicants, however, the most important thing to understand is:
A real job does not automatically mean a work visa.
The strongest candidates are likely to have:
Security experience + appropriate licensing + English/Maltese communication skills + clean background + legal work authorisation.
If you are outside Malta and looking for a security job, always verify the employer, licence requirements and Single Permit pathway before paying an agency or intermediary.
The opportunity may be real—but make sure the pathway is real too.
