Campus Security Officer (Female) – Safeguarding & Welfare

PORTAL SECURITY LTD; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Portal Security is seeking a professional, approachable and experienced Female Security Officer to join our team within a college environment. This role provides a visible female presence to support student welfare, safeguarding and the day-to-day safety of the college community.

The successful candidate will work to create a safe, welcoming and secure environment for students, staff and visitors, carrying out searches when required, conducting patrols and providing a female point of contact for

Qualifications

• Valid Door Supervisor SIA Licence.
• First Aid qualification.
• Safeguarding qualification or willingness to undertake training.
• Enhanced DBS check or willingness to undergo the required checks.
• Comprehensive five-year employment history to support security vetting.
• Previous experience working as a Security Officer within an education setting.
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and student welfare.
• Confident in carrying out searches in line with policies and procedures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience using two-way radios and telephone equipment.
• High levels of professionalism, integrity and confidentiality.
• Ability to remain calm, fair and confident in challenging situations.
• Strong team player with the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide an efficient, effective and professional security service to students, staff and visitors.
• Act as a visible and approachable female security presence within the college.
• Conduct student searches when required, in accordance with college policies and safeguarding procedures.
• Carry out regular patrols to help maintain student safety and deter misconduct.
• Provide a female point of contact for students requiring assistance or reassurance.
• Support safeguarding procedures and report concerns or incidents promptly.
• Carry out regular internal and external patrols, including static posts.
• Monitor student areas to prevent unauthorised access and safeguarding incidents.
• Control access and egress to the campus following security procedures.
• Work with safeguarding and pastoral teams to keep the campus secure.
• Respond professionally to incidents and student welfare concerns.
• Maintain accurate incident reports and handovers.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Professional demeanor

Team player

Independent work

Tools

Two-way radios

Telephone equipment

Job description

Portal Security is seeking a professional, approachable and experienced Female Security Officer to join our team within a college environment. This role provides a visible female presence to support student welfare, safeguarding and the day-to-day safety of the college community.

The successful candidate will work to create a safe, welcoming and secure environment for students, staff and visitors, carrying out searches when required, conducting patrols and providing a female point of contact for