Access and Security Officer (GG742)

UEA; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Work-life balance

Pension scheme

Health & wellbeing

Campus facilities

Shopping discounts

LinkedIn Learning

Job summary

UEA Security is seeking a dedicated Security Officer to patrol the campus, deter crime, and assist staff, students and visitors around the clock. You will work a four on, four off, 12-hour shift pattern, with a DBS check and GCSEs in Maths and English.

The role demands excellent communication and a customer-focused approach to maintain a safe environment. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including generous annual leave, a strong pension, wellbeing facilities and opportunities for

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at grade C or equivalent.
• Excellent communication and customer care skills.
• Ability to promote University values and work calmly under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Undertake foot and vehicle patrols on campus.
• Provide a reassuring presence to deter crime and anti-social behaviour.
• Assist staff, students and visitors with information and directions.
• Respond to security incidents and liaise with emergency services as required.

Skills

Communication

Customer care

Education

GCSE Maths and English

Job description

Salary on appointment will be £38,300 per annum, with an annual increment up to £39,144 per annum.

Vacancy Type

Indefinite

Function

General Grades (e.g. Catering and Grounds)

Security DepartmentAccess and Security Officer
Ref:GG742Salary on appointment will be £38,300per annum, with an annual increment up to £39,144per annum.

This is an exciting time to be joining the UEA Security team with the extensive growth and development in the division currently.

This role will see you undertaking foot and vehicle patrols, providing a reassuring presence in deterring crime and anti-social behaviour, providing information to staff, students and visitors, assisting with traffic management and responding to security and other incidents.

With a strong Customer focus, you will provide and maintain a safe, secure and sustainable environment for staff, students and visitors to the UEA 24 hours a day throughout the year. You will protect the buildings and property of the UEA and the welfare and property of Staff, Students and Visitors.You will be the first responder for incidents and will liaise with emergency services as required.

You will have substantial recent experience of working in a similar security environment and be educated to GCSE Grade C level or equivalent in Maths and English. You will need excellent communication and customer care skills and be able to promote the core values of the University. The ability to remain calm and professional in all circumstances and to be sensitive to the needs and views of other is essential.

This full-time role is available immediately on an indefinite basis. You will beexpected to work a four on, four off 12-hour rotational shift pattern that includes days and nights.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointment will be subject to a criminal record check at Enhanced level from the Disclosure and Barring Service, including a check of the Child Barred List. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Benefits include:

• 34daysannual leaveinclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days.
• Family and Work-life balance policies including considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
• Generouspension schemewith life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
• Health and Wellbeing : discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
• Exclusive shoppingdiscountsto help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
• Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.

The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.

Further Information

For further information, including the Job Description and Person Specification, please see the attached Candidate Brochure.

Salary on appointment will be £38,300 per annum, with an annual increment up to £39,144 per annum.

Vacancy Type

Indefinite

Function

General Grades (e.g. Catering and Grounds)

Salary will be £48,822 with an annual increment up to £56,535 per annum pro rata.

Salary on appointment will be £31,236 per annum, with an annual increment up to £37,694 per annum.