Job reference: 000625
Salary: Please see information booklet
Closing date: 15/05/2026
Hours Per Week: Please see information booklet
Published date: 24/04/2026

Job Description

The Role

The Assistant Civil Defence Officer, who is an employee of the local authority, is responsible in assisting the Civil Defence Officer with the day-to-day management of the Civil Defence. The principle role is to be prepared to support the Principle Response Agencies and more recently to provide support to the Community Response Forum. The development of numerous and varied certified training programmes, Health and Safety legislation, emerging technology improvements and other associated requirements has greatly impacted on the administration demands and mandatory record keeping obligations.


Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to Garda Vetting prior to any appointment being confirmed.


Salary: €57,895 - €70,730

We are recruiting for the position of Assistant Civil Defence Officer - Dublin City Council. For details of this role please see Candidate Information Booklet on the attachment below.

Dublin City Council is committed to a policy of equal opportunity. We recognise the value and importance of attracting and welcoming a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve.

To apply for this role please click on the link 'Apply for Job'

The Closing Date will be at Midnight on Friday, 15th May 2026.

Candidates are required to complete the application form and assessment questions in full, we do not accept CVs.