Data Centre Security Officer

About the role

Securitas Security Services Ireland is recruiting experienced security personnel to work with a prestigious client at its Grangecastle site in Dublin 22. The position is full-time, 36 hours per week with flexible hours from Monday to Sunday, and pays €24.03 per hour plus a €20 night shift allowance and a €3.44 Sunday allowance.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain the security and safety of people and property in the assigned area and report activities and incidents at the client site
• Implement the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for the facility and manage access control
• Carry out internal building and roof patrols, perimeter and outbuilding patrols, and detect hostile surveillance
• Manage visitors and vehicles, goods release, and escort staff and asset deliveries
• Monitor security systems, write reports, support audits, and support emergency services and drills
• Use site-specific specialist equipment and escalate problematic situations according to client policy

Required profile

• Previous similar experience and a good level of English
• Own transport desirable; must be fully flexible to work days, nights and weekends
• PSA licence (number 00352)
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information and to learn new security devices and controls

Required skills

• Knowledge of security operations, procedures and industry best practice
• People supervision and customer service skills, with good telephone manner
• Ability to track schedules, adapt to change and take initiative
• MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); ECDL desirable

What we offer

• Benefits package including a discounted private healthcare scheme, employer contribution pension, Christmas savings scheme, bicycle-to-work scheme, online education courses and life assurance
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme, progression and training opportunities, and IRTU representation rights