Security Operative

Be part of something greater.
  • Job reference: SDX/TP/2399678/156707
  • Location: Dun- Laoghaire
  • Job type: Full Time
  • Salary: €15.41 per hour plus Sodexo Benefits
  • Closing date: 08 May 2026
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About the role

  • Full time
  • 39 hours per week
  • 7 am - 3.30pm or 2.30pm - 10.30 pm
  • €15.41 per hour
  • Opportunities for career development
  • Plus our Sodexo employee benefits package

Security Officer

Dun Laoghaire

- Full time

Protect our customers, unlock your career.

At Sodexo, we’re passionate about our people. We know that our teams are the key to delivering exceptional service and the safety of our clients, customers, and employees. If you're a vigilant professional with a passion for security, then secure your career with Sodexo!

A role where you’re the key to keeping everyone safe. Valued. Recognised. Rewarded.

What you'll do

  • As the first point of contact for visitors, staff and the public be professional, pleasant, friendly, courteous and helpful at all times whilst carrying out duties to the highest levels.
  • Greet visitors and staff in a friendly and courteous manner.
  • Manage internal security including access control and CCTV cameras, liaise with client security who are responsible for external and car park security
  • To deal efficiently and effectively with emergencies including fire and bomb scares ensuring building occupants are kept fully informed at all times.
  • Provide assistance to third party contractors / visitors ensuring all site procedures / policies are adhered too.
  • To liaise closely with statutory authorities, dealing with incidents and the provision of information.
  • Maintain continuous monitoring of site radio systems as applicable adhering to correct radio procedures at all times.
  • Diligent management and maintenance of site records / reference materials including Health & Safety records, Incident Forms and the site occurrence book
  • To ensure exemplary standards in personal grooming, strictly adhering to the site uniform requirements.
  • Issue badges and maintain key control and visitor logs.
  • Conduct building patrols as required using Company Patrol Management system
  • Complete all required documentation in a professional manner
  • Operate CCTV and Alarms systems
  • Perform designated access control duties
  • Ensure building open/lock up is carried out as per procedures
  • Responsible for employee badge management.
  • Manage full Fire evacuation and emergency protocols (act as Fire Warden).
  • First Aid & Defibrillator trained
  • Ensuring work area is kept clean, tidy and free of any clutter.
  • Undertake any other reasonable duties as required to meet the needs of the business

What you'll bring

  • A valid and in-date SIA Licence
  • Proven experience as a corporate security officer or similar positions
  • An eye for detail, with strong observational and communication skills
  • Ability to handle emergencies calmly and effectively
  • An understanding of security practices and processes

Why Sodexo?

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater.

Belong

in a company and team that values you for you.

Act

with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.

Thrive

in your own way.

We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

  • Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
  • An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
  • Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
  • Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular big-brand retailers
  • Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan
  • Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools
  • Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit
  • Sodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policies

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.

Ready to be part of something greater?

For careers that mean business.

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

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KEY BENEFITS

  • Advice and guidance

    Get help with legal, financial, personal or work issues whenever you need it.
  • Pension Plan

    Save effectively for your future when you join the Sodexo Pension Plan.
  • Wellbeing support

    Unlimited access to online support for your mental health, 24/7.
  • Generous leave

    For holidays, care needs or major life events, we’ll help you rest and recharge.
  • Discounts and savings

    Enjoy great deals from leading retailers and use our Bike to Work scheme
  • Virtual GP

    24-hour access to video or phone consultations for you and your family.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at Sodexo are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.

Social Impact

Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.

We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.

Learn more

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