This Security and Premises Officer role sits within the college's onsite Security and Premises Team, protecting staff and students. Daily work centres on patrolling grounds, car parks and buildings, checking ID at access points, responding to alarms and monitoring CCTV. The permanent post is 37 hours full-time with a shift allowance, and includes calming students and defusing tense situations. Enhanced DBS and right-to-work checks are required, and a current SIA licence is sought.
What the job involves
- Deliver a security service to the college, its staff and students in line with college policy
- Patrol the perimeter, access routes, grounds, car parks and buildings on a daily schedule
- Check ID cards to ensure access is authorised only
- Respond to alarms and emergencies
- Complete incident reports, daily records and logs accurately
- Monitor CCTV in line with GDPR and college policy
- Encourage positive behaviour from students and defuse difficult situations
- Support the Security and Premises Team, for example with room set-ups for events and exams
- Maintain records and systems in line with GDPR, the Data Protection Act and college policy
- Follow college policies, including safeguarding, health and safety, financial regulations and equality of opportunity
- Represent the college positively and engage in ongoing professional development
- Undertake other reasonable duties as required
What’s required
Qualifications
- Level 2 English and Maths, or equivalent
Registration & licences
- Current SIA licence
Experience
- 2+ years' work experience in a security role
Skills & knowledge
- Conflict resolution
- General health and safety, including manual handling
- CCTV and GDPR regulations
- Good verbal and written communication
- Accurate incident reports, logs and documentation
- Basic computer skills for email, incident logging and security software
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
- Right to work in the UK
Other
- Proactive approach with an eye for detail
- Patient and calm under pressure
- Works independently and as part of a team
Nice to have
- Nominated first aider, with training
What’s offered
- Shift allowance
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
