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Introduction: This study shows the perceptions that the so-called «Guachimanes» have about their informal working conditions on the issue of security in Costa Rica. Despite the important role that these people play and the wide perception of insecurity in the country, little is known in whose hands the safety of the neighborhood is, much less its working conditions. Objetive: Due to the above, this study explores the informal work conditions in private security from the perceptions of the Nicaraguan migrant, to describe from their own experiences, to demonstrate and reflect on the work environment and the dignity of their labor rights and as human beings. Method and technique: This is an exploratory study with qualitative nature, the data were compiled through a methodological instrument of semi-structured interviews in different neighborhoods of the Gran Área Metropolitana (GAM) chosen directly upper-middle-class neighborhoods, in which the cabins and boom gates were present. Results: Different perceptions were found about their work's conditions, which objectively in few cases are considered attached to the workers' rights. These conditions despite not being optimal for migrants due to their irregular status in the country, they accept them even if they are considered «bad or regular». Conclusions: Finally, the conclusion is reached that the Nicaraguan immigrant, due to his condition in the country, is forced to renounce his rights on many occasions for fear of nonsubsistence in it. Therefore, measures are urgently required against informality in the private security sector. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]