Security Officer

Role Location and Hours

This opportunity is based in Ovens, County Cork, Ireland. The position demands flexible availability from Monday to Sunday with a minimum commitment of 36 hours per week.

Compensation

The hourly wage starts at €16.15, which includes a €20 night allowance alongside Sunday premium rates. The basic pay rate is €15.41 hourly, incorporating a 74-cent advance payment ahead of the upcoming Employment Regulation Order increase.

Company Overview

At Securitas Security Services, our shared mission is to enhance safety worldwide. We prioritize ethics, sustainability, and compliance, upheld by our core values: Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness. Our culture empowers employees to excel, encourages innovation, and embraces diversity to foster a supportive workplace.

Career Growth

We provide broad training and development avenues to nurture both professional and personal advancement regardless of your career stage. Join us to contribute your skills towards building a safer and more efficient future.

Job Responsibilities

• Complete all essential training tailored to the assignment satisfactorily.
• Execute assigned duties according to the published Assignment Instructions thoroughly.
• Regularly review these instructions to stay updated and propose service improvements proactively.
• Operate CCTV monitoring systems when required.
• Identify and promptly report any health and safety hazards onsite.
• Remain vigilant for potential threats and respond appropriately to mitigate disruption or loss.
• Apply sound judgment and involve others immediately if situations escalate.
• Document incidents in detail promptly for the Incident Report process.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Fluent proficiency in English is mandatory.
• A minimum of six months relevant experience in a similar security role is required.
• Strong written communication skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency in computer use.
• First Aid certification.
• Excellent customer service aptitude and telephone etiquette.
• Flexibility to work various shifts including days, nights, and weekends.
• Possession of a valid Private Security Authority (PSA) Licence.
• Safe Pass certification is advantageous.
• Own transport preferred and a clean full driving license required.

Additional Benefits and Information

• Generous maternity leave top-up payments.
• Full-time contracts with 36 hours minimum and potential for up to 48 hours weekly.
• 24/7 free confidential Employee Assistance Programme offering counseling and support.
• Immediate eligibility for employer pension contributions.
• Opportunities for skill progression, continuous training, and development.
• Christmas savings scheme and discounted private healthcare including reimbursements for dental, optical, GP, and emergency services.
• Internal recognition programs and an employee referral incentive scheme.
• Tax-efficient bicycle to work scheme saving up to 52% on bicycles and accessories.
• Life assurance benefit equivalent to one year of base pay as set by the Employment Regulation Order.
• Overtime and sick pay aligned with ERO terms.
• Trade union (SIPTU) representation rights.

Securitas is committed to equal opportunity employment. Employees are supported through a variety of benefits designed to enhance their wellbeing and career trajectories.