Security Officer
Securitas
Security Officer
Securitas
Global security services and solutions provider
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
1. Perform a range of security and safety duties within a critical data center environment, including access control, CCTV monitoring, alarm response, and control room operations in line with site policies and procedures.
2. Secure the facility by conducting proactive patrols, monitoring surveillance systems, inspecting infrastructure, and controlling access to sensitive and restricted areas.
3. Assume immediate responsibility for incident and emergency response, including fire alarms, security breaches, and safety risks, ensuring swift escalation and adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
4. Maintain the safe and uninterrupted flow of personnel, contractors, and vehicles across the site while enforcing strict security protocols.
5. Produce accurate incident reports, logs, and operational records, ensuring all events are documented and communicated in line with compliance requirements.
6. Identify, assess, and report all security threats, vulnerabilities, and health & safety risks during patrols or control room monitoring.
7. Ensure full compliance with all security policies, SOPs, Operational Orders, and Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) regulations.
8. Manage and operate access control systems, including badge issuance, access permissions, visitor management, and key control processes.
9. Support contractor management activities, including escorting vendors, and ensuring adherence to site safety requirements.
10. Monitor and enforce compliance of all personnel, contractors, and visitors with site security and safety standards.
11. Support the coordination of site activities to ensure operational continuity and resilience within a 24/7 mission-critical environment.
12. Assist with lost and found, administrative duties, and other operational support tasks as required.
13. Deliver a high standard of customer service, building strong working relationships with clients, site teams, and stakeholders.
14. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure appropriate staffing levels, incident readiness, and continuous improvement of security and safety processes.
Special skills and attributes include:
1. Previous experience in a data center, critical infrastructure, or high-security environment is highly desirable.
2. Valid PSA security license. FAR, Manual Handling, Fire warden training desirable.
3. Strong understanding of integrated security systems, including Access Control, CCTV, intrusion detection, and alarm monitoring.
4. Good working knowledge of Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) standards within a regulated environment.
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional and customer-focused approach.
6. Strong problem-solving ability with a calm, methodical approach to incident management in high-pressure situations.
7. Ability to follow strict procedures while maintaining attention to detail and situational awareness.
8. Highly organized with strong multitasking, prioritization, and reporting skills.
9. Proficient in MS Office and security reporting systems.
10. Strong observational skills and experience using communication systems such as two-way radios.
11. Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team within a 24/7 shift-based environment.
12. Fully flexible to work days, nights and weekends.
At Securitas, we believe in rewarding our people for their hard work. We offer a range of great benefits designed to support our people and their families.
These comprehensive benefits include discounted health care scheme, company pension, bike to work scheme, access to hundreds of discounts from well-known brands and retailers, access to hundreds of high-quality online education courses from some of the world’s leading learning institutions, ways to save for the future, and other resources to improve health and well-being.
Benefits:
Securitas is an equal opportunities Employer
P.S.A. Licence Number : 00352
Website: https://www.securitas.ie/
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Securitas Integrity Line: https://www.securitas.ie/sustainability/securitas-integrity-line/
Compensation: N/A to 21 (EUR) (HOURLY)
Securitas provides security services to a global client base, offering electronic security, fire and safety, and emergency planning across 47 countries. Its approach combines a skilled workforce with advanced technology to deliver tailored protection plans, monitoring, and rapid response that safeguard people and assets while managing risk. The company differentiates itself through its global scale, integration of human and digital security capabilities, agile staffing, and a client-focused model that adapts to changing market conditions. Its goal is to enable clients to focus on their core operations by reliably protecting their property, information, and people, and to grow its presence in expanding markets like China and India.
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