QWhat is the daily minimum wage for security guards in the National Capital Region as of 2026?
As per the Department of Labor and Employment, the minimum wage for security guards in the National Capital Region is PHP 645 per day as of January 2026. Security guards receive an additional PHP 129 per day for night shift differential when working between 10 PM and 6 AM.
QWhat education and experience are required to apply for a security guard position in the Philippines?
As per the Department of Labor and Employment, applicants for security guard jobs must have completed at least high school or equivalent and hold a valid Security Guard License from the Philippine National Police. No prior experience is mandated for entry-level roles but a clean NBI clearance dated within the last three months is mandatory.
QWhich documents are needed to apply for security guard jobs through DOLE-accredited agencies?
As per the Department of Labor and Employment, applicants must submit a valid Security Guard License, NBI clearance, birth certificate, and medical certificate from a DOH-accredited clinic. All documents must be original or notarized copies submitted in person at the agency office before any deployment.
QWhat are the standard working hours and leave entitlements for security guards in the Philippines?
As per the Department of Labor and Employment, security guards work a maximum of eight hours per day and six days per week with at least one rest day. They are entitled to five days of service incentive leave after one year of service plus 13th month pay computed at one-twelfth of total basic salary.