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Security Officer

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Overview of role

Leverage your experience as a G4S security professional in this role. Our Security Officer roles vary and as such they allow you to apply your frontline expertise to a new environment, or perhaps for a new client, in a new industry; managing access control, surveillance, or emergency response in a different way.

As an internal candidate, you already understand our values and safety standards; this role provides an opportunity to sharpen those skills in a different operational context and broaden your internal network.

Where this role could take you

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Site Supervisors and Operations Managers

Ready for the next step? Security Officers who excel in this role are set to be first in line for our Site Supervisor and Operations Manager positions where you’ll lead the teams you were once part of.

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Specialised Roles

This role serves as a foundation for transitioning into other specialist security roles such close protection or aviation security. You will be well placed to continue to Gold standard you've already mastered.

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Cross Sector Moves

Use this role to transition between sectors - for example moving from a retail environment to a high-security government facilty, or spend your days securing music and sports venue. The opportunities to expand your CV in G4S are endless.

Business Development Manager

Carrick-on-Shannon, أيرلاندا

Job ID: 9057
Job category: وظيفي
Location: Carrick-on-Shannon, أيرلاندا
Date posted: 21/04/2026
Closing date: 10/11/2026

We are seeking a proven sales person with strong technical knowledge of Electronic Security Systems, CCTV/ Access Control/ Intruder Alarms (some knowledge of Fire Alarm Systems would be an advantage but is not essential), to cover the Dublin and surrounding areas.

The key focus of this role is to develop key strategic relationships, achieve sales targets and grow G4S Fire & Security Systems (G4S FSS) profitability, through the successful winning of new business with existing (40%) and new customers (60%).

We seek applications from experienced new business developers who have a demonstrably successful track record within the integrated fire and security market space, winning contracts in this challenging environment, whilst delivering excellent account management/support and

developing existing customers and contacts.

The successful candidate will be expected to achieve and exceed sales targets in line with the business strategy and individual targets whilst nurturing strong, professional and credible working relationships with the customer base. Sales achievements will be rewarded with a very attractive basic salary, motivating bonus scheme, car and benefits.

What you will be doing

  • Achieve sales/order intake targets so that the business achieves its strategic plan for profitable and sustainable growth from new and existing customers
  • Identify, qualify and win new opportunities
  • Proactively manage relationships and drive business growth from existing strategic, key and core customers
  • Develop relationships with key decision-makers and influencers within target markets and client organisations so that G4S FSS image is enhanced and growth is realised
  • Conduct surveys and assist with associated designs and quotations
  • Facilitate and deliver demonstrations and presentations to prospective clients and existing customers
  • Work alongside installations and service departments to ensure project delivery and customer satisfaction
  • Ensure adherence to all Company Policies and Procedures.
  • To be fully conversant and compliant with all Environmental Health and Safety procedures.
  • To fully comply with all Quality, Environmental Health and Safety directives including but not limited to PPE, Accident Reporting, RAMS
  • Proactively research the market and competitors to maximise our positioning and provide intelligence in relation to products, pricing, performance and presentation, reviewing business
  • objectives and plan ahead in line with business plans & annual fiscal targets.
  • Provide up-to-date and accurate pipeline forecasts
  • Produce accurate monthly reports in a timely manner
  • Identify and progress pre-qualification requirements
  • Manage internal relationships and leverage internal resources/expertise to leverage sales
  • Maintain the company's customer information database (Salesforce) and ensure that the management team are kept fully informed through regular feedback and reports
  • Negotiate commercial arrangements with customers subject to agreed and approved criteria.
  • Work alongside the bid and design teams in the development of proposals, system designs & quotations and assist with preparation of quotations and tenders for new and existing customers and following up in a very professional manner.
  • Provide design, technical estimating and buying support for the business

What we are looking for

  • Experience of dealing with customers at all levels
  • Strong technical proven sales ability in the security and/or fire market (multi-discipline technical ability is not necessary but preferable)
  • Knowledge of market leading CCTV and access control systems
  • Proven success in sales
  • Track record in negotiating major contracts for installation and maintenance contracts of all sizes up to 2m Euros
  • A professional and solutions-based approach to exceeding customer service requirements
  • Expertise in pipeline development and conversion
  • Success in both developing new business and growing established customer accounts
  • Knowledge of/experience of working with high end clients and major contractors
  • Key competencies comprising selling, interpersonal and team-working skills
  • Excellence in both verbal and written communication including bid writing and support to marketing colleagues
  • IT literate with a knowledge of MS Office based packages is preferable

There are also some must haves

  • 5 Year checkable work history or evidence to support any period of unemployment, self-employment or time spent in full time education during that period
  • Right to work unrestricted in the UK/EU
  • Fluent in written and spoken English
  • Clean manual driving license, with no more than 6 points.
  • Enhanced DBS.
  • Some government sites will require further screening.

What are the benefits of working for G4S

  • Great basic salary, OTE circa 110,000 Euros.
  • Company car or allowance.
  • Commission.
  • Great pension.
  • 25 days holiday plus 10 bank holidays.
  • Life assurance scheme.
  • Extensive further product & H&S training.
  • Perks at work scheme.
  • Career progression.

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Success Profile

It takes someone special to be a Business Development Manager. Here are some of the qualities we're looking for in our team members:

  • Honesty & Integrity
  • Strong communication skills
  • Customer orientated
  • Teamwork
  • Caring
  • Reliable

Hear from one of our Security Guards

I love the variety and challenge that comes with working in Security at G4S. Every day is different, and I'm constantly learning new skills. The company provides excellent training and support, and I feel like my contributions are valued. I'm proud to be part of a team that is dedicated to keeping people and property safe.

G4S Security Officer
Australia

Your Future Pathway

Your experience as a Security Officer is just the beginning. We don't just offer jobs - we offer growth - vertically or laterally to suit your career ambitions. There are countless examples of individuals who began their career on the front line and today hold management positions, including in our senior leadership teams.

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Rewards and benefits

Our benefits vary from country to country and role to role and are designed to ensure our staff have access to the things they need to thrive both in and out of work. This includes on-the-job training, career paths to management and a range of benefits depending on locations around the world.

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Training & Development

We continually invest in the training and development of our employees so that they can reach their full potential. Check out the mylearning for more details.

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Flexibility

With a range of job types, whether it’s shift work, part or full time employment there is flexibility to suit your needs.

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