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.)