Security Officer

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Leinster; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted health care

Company pension

Bike to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Life assurance

Training opportunities

Discounts and perks

Job summary

Securitas in Ballycoolin, Dublin 15 is hiring a Security Officer to help maintain a safe and welcoming environment for clients, staff and visitors. You will monitor access, patrol premises, respond to alarms, and document incidents with clarity while keeping a visible, professional security presence.

The role offers inclusive benefits and opportunities for training, with flexible shifts including nights and weekends. PSA licence is required and own transport is desirable.

Qualifications

• PSA Licence required.
• 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 PC skills.
• Must have excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Manual handling desirable.
• Own transport desirable.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Observational skills

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Professional appearance

Shift flexibility

PC skills

Customer service

Own transport

Night/shifts

Education

PSA Licence

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!

Ballycoolin, Dublin 15

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

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
• Good level of P.C. skills
• 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.

• 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

P.S.A. Licence Number : 00352