What employers want from a security officer in Wexford
- A valid PSA (Private Security Authority) licence
- Reliability for nights, weekends and lone shifts
- Observation, patrolling and incident reporting
- CCTV / access control experience where relevant
- A calm, professional manner in conflict situations
Skills to put on your Security Officer CV
Include the words below that you can honestly claim — they are exactly what an employer, and the automated screening tools (ATS) many use, look for. Never invent a skill or ticket you don't hold.
How to structure your Security Officer CV
Licence & training (top of the CV)
State your PSA licence and expiry first. Add any door-supervision, first aid or fire-warden training.
- PSA Licence (valid to [date])
- Occupational First Aid (if held)
- Fire Warden / Safe Pass (if held)
Personal profile (2–3 lines)
Show reliability, calm and professionalism. Name the environments you've covered (retail, events, corporate, construction).
- "PSA-licensed security officer with X years across retail and event sites. Observant, calm under pressure, and dependable on nights and lone shifts."
Work experience
Describe the sites, your duties (patrols, CCTV, access control) and how you handled incidents professionally.
- Carried out patrols and monitored CCTV across a retail site
- Controlled access and signed in visitors and contractors
- Recorded and reported incidents clearly and accurately
Manner & references
Security is a trust job — highlight your professionalism, discretion and clean record, and note that references are available.
Certifications & tickets worth listing
List these with real dates only if you hold them — they are often the difference between a call-back and the reject pile.
- PSA Licence (Private Security Authority)
- Occupational First Aid
- Fire Warden / Safe Pass (where relevant)
Common mistakes to avoid
- Not leading with your PSA licence — it's the first filter
- Letting the licence lapse or omitting the expiry date
- Vague 'security guard' with no site type or duties
- Missing incident-reporting and CCTV experience that employers value
Security Officer CV — frequently asked questions
Do I need a PSA licence to work in security in Ireland?
Yes. Almost all security roles (static guarding, door supervision) legally require a valid PSA licence. Put it at the very top of your CV with its expiry date.
How do I get a security job with no experience?
Get your PSA licence first, then lead with reliability, a calm manner and any customer-facing or lone-working experience. Entry-level static guarding is the usual starting point.
What should a security CV highlight?
Your PSA licence, reliability for unsociable shifts, observation and reporting skills, and any CCTV or access-control experience. Keep it clear and professional.