Security Officer

Role Overview

G4S Secure Solutions Ireland is hiring a Security Officer for its Dungarvan, County Waterford site. This role offers the chance to work in a varied and fast-paced security environment, protecting clients’ property, assets, and people while delivering a professional and reassuring presence.

The position is based in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, with contracted hours of 36 per week. The roster covers Monday to Sunday, with shifts running from 7am to 7pm and 7pm to 7am, or as assigned on the duty roster.

Pay and Working Pattern

The base rate is €15.41 per hour, plus a site-specific allowance of €0.40 per hour. Additional compensation includes a Sunday premium of €3.44 per hour, an unsociable hours payment of €20.00 per shift worked, overtime paid at 1.5 times normal pay after 40 hours per week, and bank holiday pay at double time when worked.

What the Job Involves

• Conduct regular patrols to help safeguard the site, staff, and visitors.
• Keep watch over CCTV and access control systems and respond quickly to potential risks.
• Deal with alarms, incidents, and emergencies in a composed and professional manner.
• Deliver strong customer service while maintaining constant security awareness.
• Record incidents accurately and report suspicious activity promptly.
• Work alongside emergency services when required to bring situations to a safe resolution.

What the Employer Is Looking For

Applicants should hold a valid PSA Security Guarding licence and be able to provide five years of verifiable employment and personal activity for screening and vetting purposes. A minimum of two years’ experience in security is required.

The ideal candidate will communicate clearly, stay calm under pressure, show initiative, and work to a high professional standard. A neat appearance, strong attention to detail, and a genuine commitment to delivering quality security service are important. The role also requires flexibility to work varied shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and public holidays.

Additional Skills and Expectations

The role calls for strong observation, report writing, conflict resolution, customer service, emergency response awareness, and familiarity with security technology such as alarms, CCTV, and access control systems. The officer should also be capable of handling surveillance tasks, solving problems quickly, working well with others, managing crises, and prioritising time effectively.

Benefits and Support

G4S offers a recognition programme, long service awards, and monthly star awards, along with access to a pension scheme and employee assistance support.

Additional support services include legal assistance, financial assistance, consumer advice, career guidance, life coaching, mediation, help for non-Irish nationals and their families, health advice covering physio, podiatry, and dietetics, and practical support for day-to-day issues and services.

Equal Opportunity Statement

G4S Secure Solutions Ireland promotes an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.