Security and Safety Officer – Data Centre

About the role

Securitas is hiring a Security and Safety Officer for a specified purpose contract at its Ballycoolin site in Dublin. You will maintain a safe, professional and welcoming environment for clients, employees and visitors in a 24/7 mission-critical data centre setting. The contract is fully flexible, Monday to Sunday, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.

Key responsibilities

• Perform security and safety duties in a data centre, including access control, CCTV monitoring, alarm response and control room operations.
• Secure the facility through proactive patrols, surveillance monitoring, infrastructure checks and access control to sensitive areas.
• Respond immediately to incidents and emergencies such as fire alarms and security breaches, following SOPs.
• Maintain the safe flow of personnel, contractors and vehicles and enforce site security protocols.
• Produce accurate incident reports, logs and operational records in line with compliance requirements.
• Identify and report security threats, vulnerabilities and health and safety risks.
• Manage access control systems, including badge issuance, visitor management and key control, and support contractor management and escorting vendors.
• Support site activity coordination, lost and found, administrative duties and customer service.

Required profile

• Previous experience in a data centre, critical infrastructure or high-security environment is highly desirable.
• Valid PSA security licence; FAR, manual handling and fire warden training desirable.
• Good working knowledge of HSE standards in a regulated environment.
• Flexible to work days, nights and weekends, and able to work independently and as part of a team in a 24/7 shift-based environment.

Required skills

• Understanding of integrated security systems: access control, CCTV, intrusion detection and alarm monitoring.
• Proficiency in MS Office and security reporting systems.
• Experience with two-way radios and strong observation skills.

What we offer

• Pay of €21.00 per hour plus €20.00 night allowance and Sunday premium.
• Specified purpose contract, 36 hours per week, with the option to work up to 48 hours.
• Discounted private healthcare scheme, employer contribution pension scheme and Christmas savings scheme.
• Bike to work scheme, employee assistance programme, life assurance, sick pay and overtime as per ERO.
• Training, progression and development opportunities.