Security Officer

Securitas Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care discount

Pension scheme

Bike to work scheme

Education courses access

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Job summary

Securitas Ireland is looking for a Security Officer in Dublin (Dublin 15) to protect people, property and peace of mind. The role offers full flexibility, with shifts Monday to Sunday and a minimum of 36 hours per week.

You will monitor access, conduct patrols, respond to alarms, and provide customer service while maintaining a strong security presence. The position requires a PSA licence, fluent English, and good PC skills; prior security experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• PSA Licence is required and highly valued.
• Strong observational and attention-to-detail abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to stay calm and focused under pressure.
• Flexibility to work nights and weekends; professional appearance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control access to client premises; admit authorised personnel only.
• Carry out regular patrols and inspections to deter suspicious activity.
• Respond swiftly to alarms and emergencies with composure.
• Provide excellent customer service while maintaining security presence.
• Write clear incident reports and maintain security logs.
• Operate security systems and surveillance equipment as required.
• Ensure compliance with site procedures and protocols.

Skills

PSA Licence

Observation skills

Communication

Calm under pressure

Professional appearance

Shift flexibility

Fluent English

PC skills

Previous experience

Customer service

Manual handling

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.

New to the industry? This could be the role for you!

Dublin 15

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

€17.65 per hour plus €20.00 night allowance and Sunday premium (€16.15 per hour + €1.50 per hour site premium)

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.”

Job Description

• Monitor and control access to client premises, ensuring only authorized personnel are admitted
• Carry out regular patrols and inspections to deter and detect suspicious activity
• Respond swiftly to alarms and emergencies, acting decisively and calmly
• Provide excellent customer service while maintaining a strong security presence
• Write clear, accurate incident reports and maintain security logs
• Operate security systems and surveillance equipment as required
• Ensure compliance with site-specific procedures and protocols

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
• Fluent English essential
• Good level of P.C. skills
• Previous experience desirable
• Must have excellent customer service and communication skills
• Manual handling - Desirable
• Own Transport Desirable

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.

Benefits:

• 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.)
• Internal recognition schemes
• 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
• Free onsite Carpark

Securitas is an equal opportunities Employer

P.S.A. Licence Number : 00352

Website: https://www.securitas.ie/

Available jobs: https://www.securitas.ie/careers/available-jobs/

Benefits at Securitas: https://www.securitas.ie/careers/benefits-at-securitas/

Securitas Integrity Line: https://www.securitas.ie/sustainability/securitas-integrity-line/