Security Officer: Securitas in Dublin

Security Services Worldwide; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Maternity-leave top-up

Employer-contribution pension

Private healthcare

Employee assistance programme

Life assurance

Overtime pay and sick pay

Bicycle-to-work discount

Job summary

Securitas in Dublin is hiring a Security Officer on a full-time basis. The role covers access control, patrols, and monitoring of security systems across a busy Dublin site.

You will respond to alarms, document incidents, and maintain detailed security logs while delivering professional service to staff and visitors. The position requires PSA licence, fluent English, and the ability to work a Monday–Sunday roster including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• PSA licence required for Ireland assignment.
• Fluent English with clear communication.
• Experience with access-control, patrols, incident reporting and logs.
• Calm under pressure with professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control access to the site.
• Patrol and inspect assigned areas and respond to alarms.
• Prepare written incident reports and security logs.
• Provide customer service to staff, visitors and entrants.

Skills

PSA licence

Fluent English

Observation

Attention to detail

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Calm under pressure

Night/weekend availability

Tools

Security systems

Job description

# Security Officer: Securitas in Dublin**Securitas**Buzzardstown, Dublin 15, Ireland Start Date09/10/202616.91 Full-TimeThe Security Officer role with Securitas is based in Buzzardstown, Dublin 15, Ireland. The full-time position pays up to EUR 16.91 per hour, adds a EUR 20.00 night allowance, and includes a Sunday premium. Two openings are active, with a minimum schedule of 36 hours per week.The officer monitors and controls access, patrols and inspects assigned areas, responds to alarms and emergencies, and maintains security logs. The schedule runs Monday through Sunday and includes nights and weekends. A PSA licence, fluent English, strong observation, and good computer skills are required.* Role: Security Officer* Employer: Securitas* Location: Buzzardstown, Dublin 15, Ireland* Pay: Up to EUR 16.91 per hour* Additional pay: EUR 20.00 night allowance and Sunday premium* Employment type: Full-time* Openings: Two* Minimum schedule: 36 hours per weekApply For This RoleApplicants need a PSA licence, fluent English, and a work history that supports calm communication under pressure. A current resume should identify observation, patrol, access-control, incident-reporting, and computer experience.## Access Control And Patrol DutiesThe officer monitors and controls access to the assigned site. Patrols and inspections cover the property, while alarm and emergency responses follow the site's procedures. Security and surveillance systems form part of the daily work, and each shift includes written incident reports and security logs.Customer service is part of the post because the officer communicates with staff, visitors, and people entering the site. Clear English supports access decisions, incident explanations, and handovers between shifts. Professional conduct remains necessary during routine checks and emergency responses.## Monday To Sunday Shift CoverageThe position requires a flexible schedule across Monday through Sunday. Nights and weekends are included, and the minimum commitment is 36 hours per week. Some weeks may reach 48 hours when the roster requires additional coverage.Night work carries a stated EUR 20.00 allowance, while Sunday work carries a premium. Own transport is desirable, especially for officers assigned to shifts outside convenient public-transport hours. Manual-handling experience is also desirable.## Skills For The SiteStrong observation and attention to detail support access checks, patrol findings, and alarm responses. The officer remains calm under pressure and maintains a professional appearance and attitude while dealing with staff, visitors, and incidents. Previous security experience is desirable, although the posting emphasizes communication and customer-service ability as well.* PSA licence* Fluent English* Strong observation and attention to detail* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills* Good computer skills* Calm response under pressure* Ability to work nights and weekendsThe officer also needs to follow site procedures and protocols without losing situational awareness. Accurate logs preserve the sequence of access events, patrol observations, alarm responses, and handovers for the next shift.## Licensing And Employment TermsThe PSA licence is a job-specific requirement for this Ireland assignment. Licensing rules change by jurisdiction. California registration, for example, requires a proprietary security officer to complete pre-registration training and later continuing education under California BSIS registration rules.Firearm assignments can add another credential where local law requires it. Florida requires a Class D licence for security-officer services and a Class G licence when an officer carries a firearm for security work under its Florida Class D licensing rules. This Securitas posting identifies a PSA licence and does not state a firearm duty.Additional Dublin 15 security positions can be compared with the role's full-time schedule, licence requirement, and stated pay. The Securitas assignment remains defined by its two active openings and its Monday through Sunday roster.The position carries a broader employment package beyond hourly pay. Securitas lists maternity-leave top-up, an employer-contribution pension, private healthcare, an employee assistance programme, life assurance, overtime and sick pay under the applicable ERO, and SIPTU representation rights.The officer also receives access to bicycle-to-work, discounts, online education, and a Christmas savings scheme. The stated PSA licence, minimum weekly hours, and night and Sunday premiums identify the conditions that need to be settled before the first shift.