Security Team Leader

About the role

Securitas is recruiting a Security Team Leader in Dublin 2 for a prestigious client. The role is full time, paid €50,000 per annum, and suits someone new to the industry who wants to be a trusted presence protecting people, property and peace of mind. The team leader manages the team, ensures compliance with policies and procedures, and takes the lead during incidents.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure team members follow policies and procedures, are trained, equipped and dressed in uniform, and manage their performance and attendance
• Delegate tasks, provide guidance and support, and encourage staff recognition and nominations for awards
• Manage rosters so all positions are covered, and arrange backup resources when needed
• Respond to and report incidents, and escalate issues to management; assist in producing service delivery plans and meet the contracted KPIs
• Maintain site documentation, procedures, logs and records, and provide administrative support such as reports and meeting minutes
• Work with the other Dublin Team Leader and the Site Security Manager, alternating on-call duty, acting as point of contact and leading during incidents
• Assist management with recruitment, performance appraisals and ad-hoc requests

Required profile

• High school or five years of experience in corporate security, military or law enforcement, or five years of documented managerial experience in security operations, service planning or service development
• Current valid PSA licence (PSA licence number 00352)
• Legal right to work in the country of residence and willingness to undergo pre-employment screening including a drug test and background check
• Reliable means of transport and ability to work 24/7 for emergencies, long hours without notice and in inclement weather

Required skills

• Expert security management skills and understanding of SOC operations and procedures
• Very good spoken and written English
• Proficiency with Microsoft products
• Professional certifications such as CPO, CPP, CSMP or PSP preferred

What we offer

• Benefits package including discounted healthcare, employer contribution pension, Christmas savings scheme and group discounts
• Bike-to-work scheme, employee assistance programme and life assurance
• Maternity leave top-up, overtime and sick pay as per ERO, and IRTU representation rights
• Training, progression and development opportunities