Campus Security Officer - Eastleigh College

Vigilant Security; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Vigilant Security is seeking a Campus Security Officer to join the relief team at Eastleigh College. The role is a full-time mid-shift (08:00–14:00, Mon–Fri) with potential holiday coverage and no guaranteed hours during non-term time. The current pay rate is £13.88 per hour, subject to review.

You will greet visitors, anticipate needs, and maintain a high level of security, while using communications equipment and following health and safety policies. A DS minimum SIA license is required.

Qualifications

• SIA DS license is required at minimum.
• Full-time mid-shift role 08:00–14:00, Mon–Fri (hours may review).
• Based at Eastleigh College with potential holiday coverage.
• Current pay rate £13.88 per hour, subject to review.

Responsibilities

• Provide a prompt, polite welcome to all visitors.
• Anticipate clients' needs and ensure expectations are met.
• Be a visible, professional security presence for visitors.
• Deliver a consistent, professional service at all times.
• Promptly communicate arrivals to the relevant contact.
• Maintain high security awareness and conduct patrols as instructed.
• Use communications equipment confidently and follow H&S policies.
• Ensure no unauthorised access to restricted areas; issue visitor passes.

Skills

SIA DS license

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Computer literacy

Education

Security training

Tools

Communications equipment

Job description

Campus Security Officer

Vigilant are offering an exciting opportunity for a security professional to join our expanding relief team.

Scope:

This is for a Full time Mid Shift Security Officer position. The Mid Shift covers the hours 08:00-14:00hrs Monday to Friday. The hours are currently on review and may increase.

The post holder (DS SIA license) will be part of a 3 Officer team delivered varied security duties at Eastleigh College. The ability to occasionally cover the early and late shift during holiday period will be an advantage. During non-term time (Easter, Summer, Christmas) the Mid Shift ceases for a few weeks. During this period the Officer may take holidays or cover holidays taken from other team members. There are no guaranteed hours during the non-term time.

The pay rate is currently £13.88 however this is pending a review.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Provide a prompt, polite and warm welcome to all visitors.

Anticipate 'clients' needs/problems before they arise and that their expectations are met and exceeded each day

Be seen as a visible customer focused professional greeting and engaging with visitors.

Provide a consistent professional service at all times.

Communicate visitor/client arrivals to the relevant person promptly.

Maintain a high security awareness at all times

Undertake patrols and inspections in accordance with management instructions.

Proficient use of relevant communications equipment will require candidate to have good communication skills.

Ensuring all H&S policies are adhered to.

Ensuring that no un-authorised persons are permitted in prohibited areas.

Issue visitor passes using agreed processes and procedures

Maintaining an accurate record of any incidents that occur.

What We Are Looking For:

Professional, highly driven, flexible, enthusiastic, proactive, self - motivated team player

Smart and confident with a physical presence.

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with young/adults people at all levels

Immaculate presentation - due to the environment in which you will be working.

Clear, concise and confident communication skills which are customer service orientated with a very keen eye for detail.

Maintain and practice a high degree of confidentiality at all times

Computer literate

Good communication skills, both written and verbal

Able to be vetted back 5 years or since leaving compulsory education.

Provide support to the wider when required.

Current SIA license. - DS Minimum

About us:

Vigilant cover a range of security related services including manned guarding, mobile patrols and keyholding.

We currently employ 1000 members of staff across the UK and cover a range of security related services including manned guarding, mobile patrols and keyholding. High standards are embedded in the DNA of the company and we pride ourselves on delivering seamless service to our clients. We currently have an annual turnover approaching £40 million per annum and a forecast for continued growth throughout the next five years.

We are Investors in People Gold accredited and believe that we are only as good as the people we employ, so staff welfare, support and development, is an absolute priority for us. We ensure our staff from the outset are given the skills required to be competent.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.