Security Operative

Job Introduction

Security Officer

Location: Dublin 15, Blanchardstown

Salary: €15.41 per hour

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking a professional and dedicated Security Officer to join our team. In this role, you will provide an efficient, effective, and customer-focused security service, ensuring the safety and security of university buildings, staff, students, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

Act as the first point of contact for visitors, staff, and the public, delivering a professional and courteous service.
Manage internal security operations, including access control, CCTV monitoring, and liaison with external security teams.
Respond to emergencies, including fire and bomb alerts, ensuring effective communication and safety protocols are followed.
Conduct building patrols, manage key control, and maintain visitor logs.
Assist contractors and visitors, ensuring adherence to site procedures.
Operate and monitor CCTV, alarms, and radio systems.
Oversee fire evacuation procedures, acting as Fire Warden, and provide First Aid assistance when required.
Maintain accurate records, incident reports, and compliance with Health & Safety protocols.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

Valid PSA licence.
Good standard of general education.
Minimum of 1 years' experience in a similar role.
Strong communication skills and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Desirable:

First Aid and Fire Warden qualifications.
PC literacy in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

What We’re Looking For

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to remain calm under pressure.
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
A team player with resilience and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

A little more about Sodexo:

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, SoTogether, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

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Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications

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Salary	€15.41 per hour plus Sodexo Benefits
Frequency	Hourly
Job Reference	SDX/TP/2322703/147202
Contract Type	Permanent – Full Time
Closing Date	12 September, 2025
Job Category	Security
Business Unit	ROI Universities – Frontline
Location	Dublin 15, Republic of Ireland
No. of positions	1
Posted on	29 August, 2025

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