An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Security and Campus Safety Officer to join the University of Bristol’s Security Services team.
A range of professional, security related training is provided. The role is a fundamental part of the University community and provides reassurance to staff, students, and visitors alike.
What will you be doing?
You will be part of an Operational Security Team providing a service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, that includes the following areas:
- Foot and Mobile Security Patrols
- Active engagement with a range of people including students, staff, and visitors
- Monitoring and response to critical and life safety alarms
- Operating a modern 24/7 Security Control Room
- Emergency 'First responder' services to a wide spectrum of incidents
- Car Parking enforcement
- Promote crime reduction and personal safety awareness across the University community
- Liaise with the Emergency services, as required
You will work as part of a team of uniformed, well trained, professional Security and Campus Safety Officers working on a rotational 12-hour shift pattern working an average 35 hours per week over a 12-month period.
The roster pattern is 11-hour shifts (plus 1-hour unpaid meal relief) comprising of 2 days and 2 nights followed by 4 days off (4 on duty / 4 off duty). The core shifts are: 0600 – 1800 (days) / 1800 – 0600 (nights).
You should apply if
You have:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
- Experience in a customer-facing role, ideally in security
- Ability to dynamically risk assess any given situation
- Accurate recording of incidents
An SIA Door Supervision (DS) or Security Guarding (SG) license is desirable for this role; however, we will readily accept non-SIA applications from candidates with transferable skills in areas such as Customer Service or who are interested in pursuing a security career. Full training and support will be provided to obtain the necessary licencing for this role.
The following is essential:
- Full UK Driving Licence
The following would also be useful, but are not essential as full training will be provided:
- SIA Public Space Surveillance (PSS) (CCTV) licence
- First Aid qualification (with 1 days additional leave on qualification)
- Experience in a similar role
We would particularly welcome applications from women.
Additional information
Work pattern: Full time
Grade: F
School/Unit: Campus Division - Security Services
This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on Tuesday 3rd November
For informal queries about the role, please contact Garry Vine, Deputy Operations Manager, who can be contacted between 9am and 3pm on 0117 4561105.
Please be sure to address how you meet the criteria from the person specification in your supporting statement.
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