Security: say what exactly you’re looking for

Security jobs in Hong Kong: permits, licences and the season

Updated 4 November 2026

Security personnel in Hong Kong need a Security Personnel Permit issued through the Hong Kong Police Force, and the fees for it are low: HK$50 to apply and HK$110 for the issue, so HK$160 in total. Pay and shift rates for a security post are agreed between the worker and the employer, and our current data has no pay figures for it, so post a request on BlaBlaPrice for current offers.

What the job requires here

• A Security Personnel Permit, which you can pay for by cash, crossed cheque, Octopus Card or EPS.
• Employment with a company that holds a Security Company Licence, which the government issues.
• Shift hours and a district: Central, Kowloon, Sha Tin, Tsuen Wan or Tuen Mun.

Licences and fees to check

A security company applies for its licence once, and the application fee for a new or renewed licence is a flat HK$3,500. The annual fee depends on the type of security work the company does. Ask the employer for its licence number and check the name against the public list of licensed security companies in Hong Kong before you accept a post.

Season and working outdoors

Summer runs from June to August and is hot and humid. The labour authorities warn that outdoor workers, including security staff, face a higher risk of heat stroke then, so a watchman on an outdoor site needs shade, water and scheduled breaks, and these should be part of the job terms. Winter runs from December to February and is cooler, which makes outdoor posts easier to work.

Districts and shifts

Give the district where the post is, such as Sha Tin, Tsuen Wan or Tuen Mun, and say whether it is a day shift or a night shift. A security guard and a watchman do different duties, so say which role you need. The two roles are listed as separate categories on BlaBlaPrice, and the request should name the one that fits your site.

What to write in your request

Say whether you need a security guard or a watchman, the site, the shift hours and the district. State whether the worker must hold a Security Personnel Permit, the start date, and your budget or pay range in HK$. A precise request gets more useful replies than a general one.

Posting a request on BlaBlaPrice is free for buyers. You describe the job in your own words in a chat, and sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice receive it and reply in the chat. Your contacts stay hidden until you decide whom to exchange them with. Start on the home page, or see the security guard and watchman roles.