Security Enforcement and Compliance Coordinator

Irish Rail; Dublin; On-site; EUR 48,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Health and well-being programmes

Reduced fares across the network

Work-life balance initiatives

Further education support

Job summary

Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail is seeking a Security Enforcement and Compliance Coordinator to strengthen safety, security and compliance across the Greater Dublin Area. The role involves supervising outsourced patrols, coordinating incident responses, and leading joint operations with Gardaí, frontline staff and Revenue Protection Units.

The position requires enforcing Railway Safety Act provisions, CIÉ bye-laws, and providing leadership to staff and contractors while supporting crime reduction

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and supervisory experience in security or enforcement.
• Experience coordinating multi-agency responses and external contractors.
• Understanding of safety, security, and compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and coordinating outsourced security patrol activities across the rail network.
• Monitoring and coordinating responses to security-related incidents in a live operational environment.
• Leading and participating in joint operations involving An Garda Síochána, Iarnród Éireann frontline staff, security personnel and Revenue Protection Units.
• Enforcing relevant provisions of the Railway Safety Act 2005 as amended and CIÉ Bye-Laws 1984 as amended.
• Supporting initiatives aimed at reducing crime and anti-social behaviour across the network.
• Providing leadership, guidance and support to both Iarnród Éireann personnel and contracted security staff.
• Taking direction and instruction from IÉ Security Command and Control Centre.
• Issuing fixed penalty notices for breaches of CIÉ bye laws 1984 and attending court to give evidence in relation to same.

Job description

Security Enforcement and Compliance Coordinator

• Vacancy - Security Enforcement & Compliance Coordinator (Multiple Positions)
• Location: Greater Dublin Area

Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail are seeking applications for the role of Security Enforcement and Compliance Coordinator. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team that plays a critical role in maintaining safety, security and compliance across the rail network in the Greater Dublin Area.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervising and coordinating outsourced security patrol activities across the rail network.
• Monitoring and coordinating responses to security-related incidents in a live operational environment.
• Leading and participating in joint operations involving An Garda Síochána, Iarnród Éireann frontline staff, security personnel and Revenue Protection Units.
• Enforcing relevant provisions of the Railway Safety Act 2005 as amended and CIÉ Bye-Laws 1984 as amended.
• Supporting initiatives aimed at reducing crime and anti-social behaviour across the network.
• Providing leadership, guidance and support to both Iarnród Éireann personnel and contracted security staff.
• Taking direction and instruction from IÉ Security Command and Control Centre.
• Issuing fixed penalty notices for breaches of CIÉ bye laws 1984 and attending court to give evidence in relation to same.

This role will operate on a 5 over 7 shift pattern including weekend work.

• Good understanding of safety management principles and strong commitment to workplace safety.
• Knowledge of operational environments and incident response processes.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong initiative and proactive approach to problem solving.
• Sound decision-making skills and ability to exercise good judgement in dynamic situations.
• Effective teamwork and interpersonal skills – Internally and externally
• Ability to successfully complete Authorised Officer training as an Authorised Officer under the Railway Safety act 2005 as amended and CIÉ Bye-laws 1984 as amended.
• Previous experience in a supervisory or team leadership capacity.
• Experience in transport, security, enforcement, emergency services or other operational environment.
• Initiative & Proactivity
• Decision Making & Problem Solving
• Team & Interpersonal Skills
• Communication

Salary & Benefits

• Salary Scale: starting salary of €47,927 per annum, rising through the salary scale to a maximum of €62,648 per annum.
• Company pension scheme
• Access to health and well-being programmes
• Reduced fares across the network
• Work-life balance initiatives
• Further education support

Please note: Some benefits apply only upon becoming a regular member of staff.

Selection Process

Candidates may be shortlisted based on the information provided in their application and CV. The selection process will include a competency-based interview and presentation assessment.

We Value Our People – We Celebrate their Individuality

At Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail we are committed to ensuring diversity and inclusion in all that we do. This starts with how we recruit people into our organisation. We ensure our attraction and selection processes are designed with equal opportunity at the forefront of our minds. It is important to us that all individuals feel welcome to join our organisation and we take great care to create an environment that ensures an even playing field for all.