14199 - Security Officer

The University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; Sur place; GBP 24 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Professional development

Excellent benefits and support

Purpose-driven work

Résumé du poste

The University of Edinburgh is seeking a Security Officer to patrol the campus on foot and by vehicle, providing immediate guidance and reassurance to staff and students. You will assist in the control room and respond to alarms as part of a welfare-focused service.

Excellent communication, computer literacy, and a full driving licence are essential, with the ability to stay calm under pressure and listen carefully to people in need. The role contributes to a safe university environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Computer literate and able to operate standard software.
• Able to remain calm under pressure and listen effectively.
• Full driving licence is required.

Responsabilités

• Routinely patrols the University on foot and in vehicle.
• Assist in the control room.
• Respond to fire and intruder alarms.
• Provide welfare support and signposting to other agencies as needed.
• Care for students and staff as a core duty.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Driving licence

Calm under pressure

Active listening

Computer literacy

Description du poste

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Open-ended (permanent) contract

The University of Edinburgh is a world-class organisation. We are a large University covering a wide range of activities. In Professional Services, we support the University’s research and teaching, offering many career and role specialisms.

The Opportunity:

The Security Officer routinely patrols the University on foot and in vehicle as well as assisting in the control room. They are often the first point of contact for staff and students when a serious incident or crime occurs. They provide immediate support, guidance, and reassurance. Routinely they also respond to fire and intruder alarms. An integral part of the role is providing welfare support and the subsequent signposting to other agencies. The care of students and staff is at the forefront of the role.

We are looking to appoint a candidate with excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), computer literate, able to remain calm under pressure and a good listener. We also require a full driving licence and a good attention to detail.

People have always been at the heart of our work. As part of the University, you are a part of our community. We are looking for people with drive, determination, and a passion for what they do. We are a place where everyone is welcome and offer a range of policies and benefits designed to support you in building the right meaningful/personalised flexibility for you.

A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle:

• Professional development and subject matter expertise
• Excellent benefits and support
• Contributing to the work and purpose of the University