Security Officer

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Leixlip; On-site; EUR 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking on site

Restaurant facilities on site

Pension scheme

Job summary

Securitas is hiring for a Security Officer / Command Centre Officer in Ireland. The role focuses on safeguarding client assets, monitoring surveillance systems, and coordinating incident responses with a strong emphasis on customer service and clear communication.

The position offers a 36-hour week with potential to work up to 48 hours, on-site facilities, and various benefits including a company pension, health schemes, and ongoing training and career progression.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and attention to detail required.
• Must have excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Be flexible with working hours.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work in busy/stressful conditions.
• Good level of PC and IT skills.
• Previous experience in security control/command centres desirable.

Responsibilities

• Serve as initial point of contact for security-related topics for employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Prepare and review Daily Activity Reports (DAR) and incident reports.
• Monitor access control, alarm systems, and video surveillance.
• Dispatch and coordinate response to security incidents on client premises and events.
• Provide 24/7 continuous monitoring of client facilities and report incidents.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Communication skills

Flexible hours

English proficiency

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

IT literacy

Security operations experience

Education

PSA Licence

Job description

Why Join Us?

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

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 title: Security Officer / Command Centre Officer

Pay rate: €16.15ph + (plus role specific premium) + allowances

Job Description

Good public transport links and shuttle bus service provided from Maynooth and Leixlip. Close to Louisa bridge train station.

Free parking and restaurant facilities on site

• Fully and satisfactorily complete all of the training that has been agreed is necessary for the particular site.


• Fully and satisfactorily complete all of the tasks and duties on site as defined within the published Assignment Instructions (AI’s).


• Proactively refer to and review the published Assignment Instructions, thus familiarising oneself with any changes and in order to suggest changes that can proactively improve or enhance the level of service.


• Look out for, and to immediately report, any Health & Safety hazards, or potential hazards, on site.


• Stay alert to any threats or changes within the work environment in order to take the appropriate action in order to reduce the chance of disruption, loss or damage.


• Use common sense and initiative by immediately involving others if a situation appears to become threatening.


• Complete an accurate, detailed notebook entry as soon as possible after any incident, which can then be used as part of the Incident Report process.


• Wear the uniform provided correctly at all times, ensuring all items is clean and pressed.To maintain an excellent level of personal grooming and hygiene at all times.


• Maintain a helpful, interested and courteous approach to team members, customer’s staff and the general public, as applicable in order to uphold a highly professional image.


• With a focus on customer service, serve as the initial point of contact for employees, contingent workers, and visitors for all security related topics


• Prepare, and review Daily Activity Reports (DAR).


• Create incident reports and escal to management.


• Monitor physical security systems, to include access control & alarm monitoring, video surveillance.


• Dispatch and coordinate response to security incidents that occur on client premises or events, using the appropriate communication methodology, including but not limited to, radio, telephone, email, SMS, and mass notification tools


• Provide continuous monitoring of clientfacilities 24/7, and respond accordingly to incidents


• Receive, evaluate and disseminate incoming information and reports from security personnel.


• Escalate critical events to site management.


• Verbal and written communication must be clear, concise, timely, accurate and customer focused.


• Monitor and protect all client assets

Qualifications

• Excellent written and attention to detail skillsare essential


• Must have excellent customer service and communication skills


• Be flexible with your working hours.


• PSA Licence


• Own Transport Desirable


• Excellent written and spoken English.


• Excellent attention to detail


• Ability to work on own and as part of a team


• Ability to work in busy/stressful conditions


• Good level of PC and other IT skills


• Previous experience in security control/command centres desirable.

Additional Information

• 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 week24 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)


• 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