Campus Security Officer - Mid Shift - Southampton College

Vigilant Security; Southampton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Vigilant Security invites applications for a Campus Security Officer to join our team at Southampton College. The role is a full‑time mid‑shift position (08:30–14:30, potential 08:00–16:00) with holiday cover and ad hoc hours during non‑term time.

Applicants should hold a DS minimum SIA licence and be prepared to work on a relief basis to cover shifts. We value professional, confident individuals with strong communication skills, who can greet visitors warmly, maintain security, and ensure

Qualifications

• Must have DS minimum SIA security license.
• Professional, driven and customer‑facing mindset.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good computer literacy and ability to follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide a prompt, polite and warm welcome to all visitors.
• Anticipate clients’ needs and ensure expectations are met.
• Be a visible, customer‑focused security professional.
• Maintain high security awareness and perform patrols/inspections.
• Use communications equipment proficiently and report incidents accurately.

Skills

Professional

Flexible

Enthusiastic

Self-motivated

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Computer literacy

Driver's license desirable

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 08:30-14:30hrs Monday to Friday. The hours are currently on review and may increase to 0800-1600hrs Monday to Friday. and Part Time 'Bench' positions covering regular ad hoc hours as well as providing support for holiday cover etc.

The post holder (DS SIA license) will be part of a 3 Officer team delivered varied security duties at Southampton 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 stops. 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 £15.08ph however this is pending a review.

Female applicants are actively encouraged.

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

Drivers licence is desirable for this role

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.