Corporate Security Officer

Securitas; Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted Private Healthcare Scheme

Employer Contribution Pension Scheme

Bike to work scheme

Education opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Job summary

At Securitas, a Security Officer safeguards people and property while maintaining a welcoming environment for clients, staff and visitors. The role offers full flexibility with a 36+ hour weekly roster and a composite salary aligned to standard rosters.

You will handle alarms, CCTV, patrols, and access control, while delivering outstanding customer service. Benefits include training, development opportunities, and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• PSA Licence is required and essential for the role.
• Strong observational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to stay calm and focused under pressure.
• Professional appearance and attitude required.
• Flexibility to work various shifts including nights and weekends.
• Good level of PC skills and software literacy.
• Excellent customer service and communication abilities.
• Own transport and full driver's licence is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Protect property and premises by preventing unauthorised access.
• Conduct security patrols and monitor alarms and CCTV.
• Manage keys, tests equipment, and maintain logs and passes.
• Provide high level customer service and professional interaction.
• Report incidents verbally and in writing; participate in investigations.
• Follow health, safety and assignment procedures; ensure clear walkways.

Skills

PSA Licence

Observational skills

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Professional appearance

Shift flexibility

PC literacy

Customer service

Own transport

Job description

Are you ready to be a trusted presence in a dynamic and vital environment? At Securitas, our mission goes beyond securing premises — we protect people, property, and peace of mind. As a Security Officer, you’ll be instrumental in maintaining a safe, professional, and welcoming atmosphere for clients, employees, and visitors.

This role offers the chance to work with a prestigious client.

Fully Flexible, Monday to Sunday, minimum 36 hours per week

€19.59 per hour plus €20.00 night allowance and Sunday premium (composite salary is €45,130.98 based on an average 42 hours week fully flexible roster)

Why Join Us?

Be part of a company that lives by its values: Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness

Career development opportunities and industry-recognised training

A supportive team environment

Competitive salary and benefits package

Make a meaningful impact every day

Join Securitas and help us “See a Different World.” Apply now and become a key player in delivering safety and peace of mind.

Job Description

Protection of Property and Premises

• Prevent and deter unauthorised access to site. Monitor fire alarms, intruder alarms and CCTV as appropriate.
• Conduct external and internal security patrols as detailed in the Assignment Instructions.
• Carry out routine tests of security equipment where appropriate.
• Manage keys and perform locking and unlocking duties as detailed in the Assignment Instructions.
• Ensure any equipment provided by the customer and Securitas is managed in accordance with procedures detailed in the Assignment Instructions.
• Maintain all logbooks and records as detailed in the Assignment Instructions.
• Issue visitor/contractor passes in accordance with the Assignment Instructions.
• Deal with lost property in accordance with the Assignment Instructions.

Health and Safety

• To provide support, guidance and information to all staff, visitors and contractors whilst ensuring safeguarding of the premises.
• Ensure health and safety procedures are always followed. Record and report all faults, health and safety hazards and unsafe working practices to supervisor/manager. Report and record all accidents in accordance with the Assignment Instructions.
• Ensure all walkways and emergency escape routes are always kept clear.
• Investigate the cause of all fire alarm activations.

Prevent Loss and Waste

• Report instances of property at risk of being lost, stolen, damaged and/or vandalised.
• During patrols, switch off unnecessary lights and close windows.

Prevent and Deter Crime

• Operate radios, pagers, clocking equipment and any other physical security equipment used on site.
• Carry out initial investigations and report both verbally and in writing on incidents, suspicious activities, objects and vehicles.

Customer Service

• Display an outstanding level of customer service.
• Take responsibility for problems that staff and visitors may have.
• Display the highest standard of personal presentation and smartness of uniform to maintain the image of Securitas and the customer.
• Answer telephone calls professionally and in accordance with the Assignment Instructions.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities for improving practices and processes.

Other Responsibilities

• Book on at the beginning of each shift and make check calls in accordance with Company policy.
• Ensure all paperwork is completed in a timely fashion and conduct effective handover procedures.
• Undertake any other duties as requested by the Management.

Qualifications

• PSA Licence
• Strong observational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to stay calm and focused under pressure
• Professional appearance and attitude
• Flexibility to work various shifts including nights and weekends
• Good level of P.C. skills
• Must have excellent customer service and communication skills
• Own transport and full drivers licence an advantage

Additional Information

At Securitas, we believe in rewarding our people for their hard work. We offer a range of great benefits designed to support our people and their families.

These comprehensive benefits include discounted health care scheme, company pension, bike to work scheme, access to hundreds of discounts from well-known brands and retailers, access to hundreds of high-quality online education courses from some of the world’s leading learning institutions, ways to save for the future, and other resources to improve health and well-being.

• Substantial Maternity Leave top up payment
• Full-time 36 hours a week contract of employment with the ability to work up to 48 hours per week
• 24 hour EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) free confidential counselling and advice supporting our employees in a number of areas.
• Employer Contribution Pension Scheme from the day you join the Company
• Progression, training and development opportunities
• Christmas Savings Scheme
• Discounted Private Healthcare Scheme (Cash back on everyday medical costs, such as dental check-ups, optical, GP and Emergency Department visits.)
• Bicycle to work scheme from the day you join the Company (Save up to 52% on a bike and accessories)
• Group Scheme (Access to hundreds of discounts from well-known brands and retailers, as well as access to hundreds of high-quality online education courses from some of the world’s leading learning institutions.)
• Employee Refer a friend incentives
• Life Assurance equal to one year’s basic pay as per Employment Regulation Order (ERO)
• Overtime as per the ERO
• Sick Pay Scheme as per ERO
• SIPTU Representation Rights

Securitas is an equal opportunities Employer