Job Description
About Trinity: Trinity is Irelands leading university and is ranked 87th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2025). Founded in 1592, the University is steeped in history with a reputation for excellence in education, research, and innovation, which has been inspiring generations of thinkers for over 400 years. Trinity College Dublin- an introduction Post Summary The Security Services is responsible for the management and delivery of security services that support the core business of the University. These services will include general security services, managing security systems and liaison with the emergency services. The Security Officer will report to the Superintendent as their shift Supervisor and their line manager is the Security Operations Manager. The Security Services team provide the service across the estate. The Universitys estate is geographically scattered, currently comprising of but not limited to the main campus site in the City Centre and various peripheral sites including Santry, Iveagh Grounds in Crumlin the Trinity Centre at St. Jamess Hospital, the Boat Club Islandbridge, Trinity East (TTEC) Pearse Street, Trinity Hall student residences and the Botanic Gardens at Dartry. The Security Officer will be required to work at any or all of the Universitys sites. Please note that Garda vetting maybe sought in respect of individuals who come under consideration for a post. The appointment will be made on a point on the Security 2 Salary Scale in line with Government pay policy. In addition a shift premium of 30% of the basic will be payable together with a security allowance. There Security Officer will work a 39 hour week full-time 3 shift roster which is 5 days over a 7 day period which will include weekends (Saturday and Sunday). Post status: Permanent Hours of Post: 39 hours per week Salary: This appointment will be made on the Fortnightly Security 2 Salary Scale (€1,265.31 - €1,433.74 per fortnight) at a point in line with current Government pay policy. How to apply:In order to assist the selection process, applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter (1x A4 page) that specifically address the following points in their application. Applicants should clearly address their experience and how they obtained their knowledge in their application. Illustrate, through past example, their ability to work on their own initiative and resolve problems. Applicants who do not address the application requirements above in their cover letter will not be considered at the short list stage. Applications must be submitted by the closing date specified through eRecruitment. Any Applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. Please click apply to view the job description for this position. Application queries about this post, please email the Recruitment Partner at E: and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading. At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Trinity welcomes applications from all individuals, including those applicants with disabilities, those who may have had non-traditional career paths, those who have taken time out for reasons including family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants including those whom have been displaced due to war. Trinity College Dublin is Irelands premier University. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and we hold an Athena Swan Silver award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and in the Higher Education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting work-life balance and to creating a family-friendly working environment.