Security Officer

Job Description

Security Officer - County Westmeath

Ref No: AM18267

County Westmeath, Republic of Ireland

€28,000 per annum

Security Officer - County Westmeath.

Job Summary:
As Security Officer, you are responsible for ensuring the security of the site and the personnel working therein. 

The position will be working on a 4-cycle shift, which includes days, nights, weekends.
The shifts are 12 hour shifts, working either 6am to 6pm or 6pm to 6am.
The rate of pay for this position is €13.52 per hour.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Patrol the premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates.

• Ensure all callers to the business are screened before entering the premises.

• Monitor and authorise entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.

• Check and log in to book all deliveries to premises and check out any collections from premises.

• Answer telephone calls to take messages etc. outside of normal trading hours.

• Answer alarms, inform alarm control / fire brigade outside of normal business hours and investigate disturbances.

• Operate and monitor security equipment for both security and H&S purposes, reporting any breaches of procedure or unusual activity.

• Call Gardai or fire department as required in cases of emergency (fire outside of normal trading hours).

• Write reports of daily activities and irregularities such as damage to property or equipment, theft, presence of unauthorised persons or unusual activity.

• Switch off all lights in areas where no production / work is being carried out, switch off gas as directed. All doors to be secured and only re-opened before shift starting times.

• Night shift personnel must patrol and check premises every 2 hours using the clocking system during patrol.

• Control of cars going in to and out of company car park, monitoring and recording any activity in same.

• Hold list of all company personnel and car registrations.

• Stop and search all vehicles and persons entering / exiting premises as required (includes contractors/visitors).

• Ensure that all scrap material leaving premises has been signed for by authorised parties.

• Ensure that all contractors are signed in and out and that H&S procedures are followed.

Interested applicants should have:

• At least 2 years' experience in a similar role.

• Experience in a manufacturing environment is an advantage.

• Ability to communicate and interact with all levels within the business

• Must hold current PSA license.

• Full Driver's License

• Proficient in Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel etc.)