Guard Site Manager (GSM) - OK

As per the Public Authority for Manpower, the minimum approved monthly salary for expatriate security guards in the private sector is 200 KWD as of January 2026, including basic pay but excluding accommodation and food allowances typically provided by employers. Overtime pay is calculated at 1.25 times the hourly rate beyond 8 hours per day. Contracts below this minimum are rejected during approval.

Non-GCC expatriates require a work residence permit (Article 18 visa converted to work permit) sponsored by a Kuwaiti employer, valid for 1-3 years and renewable. The application fee is 15 KWD paid by the employer, with medical fitness certificate and police clearance required within 90 days of arrival. PAM processes permits within 5-10 working days after employer submission.

Applicants must be at least 21 years old, physically fit with height minimum 165 cm for males, and have no criminal record, as no formal education beyond secondary school is required per PAM guidelines effective 2026. Prior experience of 1 year in security is preferred but not mandatory for entry-level roles. A medical examination confirming no communicable diseases is compulsory.

Required documents include a valid passport (minimum 6 months validity), attested academic certificates, 6 passport photos, medical report from approved clinic, and employment contract approved by PAM. The employer submits these via the Manpower Information System for work permit issuance. Processing takes 7-14 days with fees totaling 25 KWD covered by the sponsor.