Security Operations Manager

Securitas; Clonee; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Private healthcare (discounted)

Bike to work scheme

Education courses and discounts

Free parking

Job summary

Securitas in Clonee, County Meath, Ireland, is seeking a Security Operations Manager to lead the onsite security team and coordinate incident response. You will ensure adherence to client policies, manage daily operations, and report to global security leadership.

This role requires travel and flexibility for events. The ideal candidate has several years in security with management experience, proficiency in CCTV, access control, and incident platforms, plus relevant degrees or certifications.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in the security industry with management experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and security technologies.
• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in a related field preferred.
• CPP or PSP certifications are advantageous, travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage onsite security team operations and incident escalations.
• Ensure compliance with client security policies and documentation.
• Provide reports and briefings to client stakeholders as required.
• Train and supervise security staff to meet client standards.
• Support crisis management and vendor coordination on site.

Skills

Security leadership

Crisis management

Policy compliance

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Security Management

Bachelor’s degree in Security Management or related

Tools

CCTV

Access control systems

Video surveillance software

Incident management platforms

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Compensation: EUR 80000 - EUR 85000 - yearly

Company 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 Operations Manager, 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.

Clonee, County Meath

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

Job Description

The SOM is responsible for managing and developing the onsite security team. The SOM will lead the security team through daily operations and all incident escalations. The SOM partners and supports site based global security leadership to ensure all identified client security needs are addressed.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Accountable for managing site security operations team, ensuring all client global security policies and procedures and other relevant documentation is adhered to.
• Lead vendor security team response for crisis management events on site.
• Responsible for ensuring that all vendor security staff are trained and knowledgeable to client standards when on post.
• Provide the customer with reports, briefings and other requested information on a frequent or on ad hoc basis.
• Responsible and accountable for ensuring that the security vendor team have the tools and equipment necessary to carry out their prescribed duties.
• Accountable to implement and ensure robust post and shift handover procedures.
• Comply with the site standardised guarding models, only deploying additional resources upon receipt of prior client approval.
• Ensure an effective communications plan is implemented and documented throughout all levels of the security team.
• Ensure that supervisory visits to assigned posts are occurring on a daily basis/Monthly Night shiftand documented accordingly.
• Accountable and responsible for ensuring that all security vendor staff maintainconfidentiality management and privacy standards in accordance with client and relevant legislation.
• Manage and direct an effective SOS team on site.
• Interviews, selects, and manages the training of new SOC employees. Routinely measures and assesses the proficiency and effectiveness of the SOC team.
• Immaculate presentation that adheres to prescribed dress code (civilian casual).

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in the security industry, including four years in a management role, along with an associate degree in Security Management, Business Management, or a related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office is required, and experience working in a datacenter environment is a plus.
• Preferred qualifications include working knowledge of security technologies such as CCTV, access control systems, incident management platforms, and video surveillance software, as well as a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, Security Management, Business Management, or a related discipline.
• Professional security certifications such as CPP or PSP are also an advantage
• This position may involve sometravel (approximately 10% of the time), so a passion for travel (and a valid passport) is essential.
• This role may also have to work nights and weekends to support high priority events and off-hours incidents.
• All applicants to this role must have reliable means of communication, reliable means of transportation (public or private) to get to/from work, the legal right to work in the country where the position is located, and the ability to speak, read and write in English proficiently.

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.

• Full Time Contract
• 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)
• Employee Refer a friend incentives
• Substantial Maternity Leave top up payment
• Canteen food, coffee/tea and soft drinks
• Free parking

Securitas is an equal opportunities Employer