The Convention Centre Dublin (The CCD) was developed to provide a world-class conference venue in the heart of Ireland’s capital city, an ideal location to entice the international business tourism market.

Since The CCD opened in September 2010, we have hosted over 2,300 events and welcomed over 1.5 million visitors and delegates.


To date, The CCD holds 65 awards and a number of internationally recognised accreditations and certifications. The business continues to position Ireland on the world stage for international conferences, congresses and events.


Working at The CCD offers you the opportunity to make a difference and play a part in encouraging business tourism to Dublin and Ireland.
The CCD provides employees with the opportunity to engage with a diverse range of clients, service partners and colleagues who are at the top of their game. The CCD is a place where you can learn and improve your skills in your area of expertise.


The CCD is synonymous with the Dublin cityscape and working in this iconic building offers an exciting and interesting work life. The CCD recognises the importance of balance and encourages a positive work/life balance among all its employees, including flexible working hours, working from home, a wellbeing programme and a supportive leadership structure.


We currently have a vacancy for a Security Officer to join our Security Team at The Convention Centre Dublin (The CCD) on a full-time permanent basis.


The CCD Security Team provides a 24-hour service to The CCD. Responsible for actively patrolling and protecting assets of The CCD as well as maintaining a secure and safe environment for visitors, staff and contractors.


Following a selection process, successful candidates will be rostered to work with our existing security team, rotating duties and schedules. Working hours will be variable, could be any day of the week and either day or night shift, including weekends.

Key responsibilities:
Prevent loss, damage and theft by carrying out security duties including but not limited to:

• Patrolling internal & external areas
• Control Room Operations/Monitor CCTV
• Monitor and Respond to Fire/Intruder Alarms
• Manage Contractor Access Control
• Management of goods inwards / outwards process
• Act as a cash escort as required
• Checking identification badges and issue of daily access passes
• Performing clearing duties at the end of the day
• Carry out bag security searches as required
• Reporting facility maintenance requirements
• Active role in incident response
• Provision of first aid assistance as required
• Answer alarms and investigate disturbances
• Completion of daily reporting requirements
• Implement emergency procedures, reporting any issues that arise or may affect the viability of such
• Operate in a manner consistent with the Customer Care philosophy of The CCD
• Actively support the H&S objectives of The CCD
• Comply with all CCD policy, procedures and protocols
• Other activities as requested by Head of Security

The successful candidate will have:

• Must have an active Static Guarding PSA licence
• DSP Licence is desirable
• First Aid qualification is desirable.
• Evidence of strong customer service focus
• Evidence of good teamwork
• Good communication skills

Benefits
At The CCD, we recruit the best and in return, we offer an excellent benefits package. This includes:
Bike to Work Scheme, with Employer Contribution
Corporate Pension Scheme, with Employer Contribution
23 days annual leave, with additional days rewarded based on length of service
On site canteen
Paid Maternity Leave (26 weeks) and Paternity Leave (2 weeks)
Comprehensive Health Insurance
Training and development opportunities
Employee Assistance Programme.


All benefits are provided at the discretion of The CCD and can be amended or withdrawn if/when it is deemed necessary to do so.


If you wish to apply, please forward your CV, accompanied by a covering letter and answering the questions below by close of business on Wednesday 3rd October 2024.

• Do you have an active Static Guarding PSA licence? Please state the expiry dates.
• Do you have control room experience?
• What are your salary expectations and availability to commence work?
• Are you eligible to work in Ireland in a full-time capacity?

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