Security officer

Independents by Sodexo; Kildare; Remote; EUR 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking on site

Career development opportunities

Employee benefits package

Job summary

Sodexo is hiring a Security Officer in Newbridge, Ireland. The role involves protecting customers and staff, patrolling premises, and enforcing security procedures. A PSA Licence and proven security experience are required, with availability for 12-hour day/night shifts.

Applicants benefit from free on-site parking, development opportunities, and Sodexo’s benefits package as part of a supportive team. This is a full-time, on-site position offering a competitive hourly rate of €17.54.

Qualifications

• A valid PSA Licence is required for the role.
• Proven experience as a corporate security officer or similar position is preferred.
• Attention to detail with strong observational and communication skills.
• Ability to handle emergencies calmly and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Greet staff and visitors and ensure security protocols are followed.
• Monitor premises to prevent rule infractions and maintain safety.
• Conduct regular patrols to maintain a visible security presence.
• Respond promptly to alarms and security incidents.
• Enforce company policies and procedures at all times.
• Complete detailed handovers and report incidents clearly.

Skills

Observational skills

Communication skills

Education

PSA Licence

Job description

• 40 hours per week average
• Both day and Night shift
• 7am - 7pm/ 7pm to 7am
• €17.54 per hour
• Free parking on site
• Opportunities for career development
• Plus our Sodexo employee benefits package

Security Officer - Newbridge

Protect our customers, unlock your career.

At Sodexo, we’re passionate about our people. We know that our teams are the key to delivering exceptional service and the safety of our clients, customers, and employees. If you're a vigilant professional with a passion for security, then secure your career with Sodexo!

A role where you’re the key to keeping everyone safe. Valued. Recognised. Rewarded.

What you'll do:

• Greet staff and visitors and ensure they adhere to the required security protocols
• Monitor premises to prevent rule infractions
• Conduct regular patrols, ensuring a visible and reassuring presence
• Respond promptly to alarms and security incidents
• Enforce company policies and procedures
• Complete detailed handovers and report on any incidents

What you'll bring:

• A valid and in-date PSA Licence
• Proven experience as a corporate security officer or similar positions
• An eye for detail, with strong observational and communication skills
• Ability to handle emergencies calmly and effectively
• An understanding of security practices and processes

Why Sodexo?:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance tobe part of something greater.

Belong in a company and team that values you foryou.

Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.

Thrive in your own way.

We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
• Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular big-brand retailers
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools
• Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit
• Sodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policies

A little more about Sodexo:

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed tobeingan inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, SoTogether, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

Ready to be part of something greater?

For careers that mean business.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications.