Security Officer

Securitas Ireland; Munster; On-site; EUR 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Maternity Leave top up

Full-time 36 hours per week contract

24 hour Employee Assistance Programme

Employer Contribution Pension Scheme

Progression, training and development

Christmas Savings Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Bike to work scheme

Refer a friend incentives

Life Assurance

Overtime as per ERO

Sick Pay Scheme

SIPTU Representation Rights

Substantial Maternity Leave top up

Job summary

Ovens, Cork-based role with Securitas Security Services is seeking a security officer. €16.15 per hour plus €20.00 night allowance and Sunday premium. Fully flexible, minimum 36 hours per week across days, nights, and weekends, with a strong focus on preventing loss and maintaining safety.

You will complete required site training, monitor CCTV where needed, report hazards, and maintain detailed incident logs while delivering excellent customer service and adhering to company standards.

Qualifications

• Fluent English essential.
• At least 6 months experience in a similar role.
• Excellent written and attention to detail skills are essential.
• Excellent PC skills.
• First Aid Training.
• Must have excellent customer service skills and telephone manner.
• Be fully flexible and available to work days, nights, weekends.
• Hold a valid PSA Licence.
• Safe Pass desirable.
• Own Transport Desirable.
• Full clean drivers licence.

Responsibilities

• Primary function is the prevention of anything that is likely to cause loss, waste, damage or inconvenience to the client or its customers.
• 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.
• Where required, monitor CCTV system.
• Look out for, and to immediately report, any Health & Safety hazards, or potential hazards, on client location.
• 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 Details.

Skills

Fluent English

6+ months experience

Excellent customer service

Telephone manner

Attention to detail

First Aid Training

Be flexible to days/nights/weekends

Full clean driver’s licence

Own transport desirable

PSA Licence

Safe Pass desirable

PC skills

Tools

PC skills

Job description

Ovens, Cork

€16.15 per hour plus €20.00 night allowance and Sunday premium

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

At Securitas Security Services we are united by our purpose of helping make your world a safer place, we are committed to ethics, sustainability, and compliance, our core values – Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness. We have created a culture where our people are empowered to be the best they can be.

We believe in celebrating our differences and creating a supportive environment where all voices are heard. Our colleagues are empowered to think big and push the boundaries of innovation. As a purpose-led organisation, we aspire to make a difference every day - and we’re looking for the best and brightest to join our team.

Career opportunities to fuel your future, together we can invest in your professional and personal growth. No matter where you are in your career, there are many training and development opportunities. Your career is in your hands, and we will help you maximize your potential!

We are always looking to grow too!

Join our team and use your talent and passion to help build a safer, healthier, and more efficient world.

Job Description

Primary function is the prevention of anything that is likely to cause loss, waste, damage or inconvenience to the client or its customers.

• 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.
• Where required, monitor CCTV system.
• Look out for, and to immediately report, any Health & Safety hazards, or potential hazards, on client location.
• 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 Details.

Qualifications

• Fluent English essential
• At least 6 months experience in a similar role
• Excellent written and attention to detail skills are essential
• Excellent P.C. skills
• First Aid Training
• Must have excellent customer service skills and telephone manner
• Be fully flexible and available to work days, nights, weekends.
• Hold a valid PSA Licence
• Safe Pass desirable
• Own Transport Desirable
• Full clean drivers licence

Additional Information

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)
• 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
• Substantial Maternity Leave top up payment

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 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.

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/