How to hire a security guard or watchman: what to put in the post
The site decides what the person needs
A guard in a mall, in a factory, in a residential complex and a watchman at a country estate do different jobs. Some need politeness and constant contact with visitors. Others need alertness and readiness for night shifts. So before you write the post, describe exactly what people will guard and against what.
Also think about how you will hire: your own guards on the payroll, an individual you employ, or a security agency. Here we talk about finding people who will work for you directly.
Guard or watchman
A security guard usually handles entry control, checking the premises, dealing with visitors and responding to alarms. A watchman mostly keeps an eye on a compound, warehouse or construction site, often on night and weekend shifts. The difference is how much the person deals with people and how heavy the responsibility is. If you also need someone to look after property at a remote site, see watchman.
What to put in the job post
- Type of site — office, warehouse, shop, residential complex, construction site, parking.
- Shifts — 12-hour day or night, rotating, days off.
- Duties — gate control, rounds, CCTV monitoring, receiving goods.
- Documents — ID proof, guard training certificate if needed, medical fitness, police verification.
- Equipment — uniform, walkie-talkie, communication devices, alarm panel.
- Pay — salary per shift or per month, pay date, night allowance if any.
- Location — city, area, whether there is a rest room.
Example request: “A warehouse complex in Singapore needs a guard for night shifts, 12 hours with a weekly off. Gate control, rounds of the premises, keeping the register. Guard training certificate required, monthly pay, starting next week.”
How searching through BlaBlaPrice works
You write one request instead of posting on many ad sites, and candidates in your area reply in the chat. They tell you about experience, the shifts that suit them and the pay they expect. The request is checked first, and your number stays hidden until you choose someone. No calls from everyone; read more on the “How it works” page.
How to pick someone reliable
For security, trust matters most. Ask for previous places of work and a contact for a reference. Ask how the candidate acts in unusual situations: what they do if a stranger arrives at the site or the alarm goes off. Give clear instructions in writing and keep the first shifts with an experienced colleague. Do not leave a newcomer alone at a valuable site. It is better to put all agreements about responsibility in a written contract.
Think about other services as well. A guard should know whom to call, and on which number, in case of fire or a break-in, and should understand the limits of their powers. Ask them to go through the site plan, note where valuables are kept and do a briefing before the first shift. A shift and handover register helps keep order and avoids arguments about who saw what.
If you are looking for a job as a guard or watchman
If you are a guard or a watchman looking for work, register on BlaBlaPrice as a service provider, choose this category and your region, and employers' requests will reach you so you can reply. An employer can create a request right away.
