Security Officer (Retail)

Manchester Arndale; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a Security Officer to maintain a security presence at a client site in Cork, Ireland. You will represent the company professionally and uphold PSA standards while ensuring the safety of customers and staff.

Ideal candidates have a valid PSA license, fluent English, and experience with CCTV systems, with the ability to work flexible hours and provide a five-year work history with references.

Qualifications

• Current, Valid PSA License.
• Fluent English written and oral.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Experience working with CCTV systems.
• Must provide clear, complete 5-year work history including references.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours as required by the company.
• Retail security experience required.
• Fully Flexible scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a security presence at the client site, ensuring a safe environment for customers and staff.
• Represent the company in a professional manner and uphold PSA standards.

Skills

PSA License

Fluent English

Attention to detail

Initiative

CCTV systems

References (5-year history)

Communication / report writing

Flexibility in hours

Retail security experience

Fully flexible

Job description

About The Company:

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values -Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

Why Work for OCS?

• Award-Winning Employer: Ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For 2025 — we value and motivate our people.
• Digital Learning: The OCS Academy offers digital courses and resources to help you build skills and grow your career.
• Retail Perks With our Hapi app, you can gain access to exclusive discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources.
• Professional Growth: 600+ live learners across UK&I — Empowering colleagues with further development and qualifications!
• Flexible Pay: Access a portion of earned wages before payday with our Wagestream App! (Contract Specific)

About The Role:

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain a security presence at our client site, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for customers and members of the public.
• Represent the company in a professional manner and maintain PSA standards in relation to code of conduct.

Essential Hiring Criteria:

• Current, Valid PSA License.
• Fluent English written and oral
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to work with CCTV systems
• Must be able to provide clear and complete 5 year work history including references.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours as required by the company.
• Retail security experience required
• Fully Flexible

We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.