Casual Evening Security & Lock-Up Officer

eTeach UK Limited; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Use of Sports Centre facilities

Free on-site parking

Counselling service

Training and development opportunities

Team support and collaborative work

Job summary

Queen Marys College is seeking an Evening Security/Caretaker to oversee the end-of-day lock-up and security checks. You will secure designated buildings, set alarms, and ensure everyone has vacated areas after daily activities.

The role requires reliability, the ability to work independently, and a careful, methodical approach to safeguarding staff and students while following established procedures.

Qualifications

• Be reliable, trustworthy and responsible.
• Be available to work 19:00 to 21:00, Monday to Friday.
• Be confident working independently and able to follow established security and lock-up procedures.
• Able to use initiative and have a 'can do' attitude.
• Have a methodical approach with good attention to detail.
• Be able to identify and report maintenance security or safety concerns and respond calmly to unexpected situations.
• Be professional and approachable when dealing with students, staff, visitors and other site users.
• Be comfortable in a setting of numerous wide-ranging buildings, multi levels, sometimes with walking in excess of 10,000 steps.
• Understand the importance of discretion, confidentiality and safeguarding requirements within an educational environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out the agreed College lock-up programme between 19:00 and 21:00, Monday to Friday.
• Check and secure designated buildings, rooms, doors, windows, gates and other access points.
• Ensure staff, students, visitors and contractors have vacated relevant areas before they are secured.
• Set intruder alarms and switch off unnecessary lighting and designated equipment as required.
• Liaise with the Sports Centre, theatre and other departments where authorised evening activities are continuing.
• Identify and report security concerns, defects, unauthorised persons or area that cannot be safely secured.
• Maintain appropriate lock-up records and report significant incidents to the Site Services Manager or designated contact.
• Keep keys, access cards, alarm codes and other security information safe and confidential.
• Follow College procedures relating to safeguarding, health and safety, fire safety, security, emergencies and lone working.
• Ensure all scheduled areas are secured and alarms set before completing the evening lock-up.

Skills

Reliability

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Follow procedures

Discretion

Communication

Physical stamina

Tools

Alarm systems

Access-control systems

Job description

Queen Marys College is seeking an Evening Security/Caretaker to oversee the end-of-day lock-up and security checks. You will secure designated buildings, set alarms, and ensure everyone has vacated areas after daily activities.

The role requires reliability, the ability to work independently, and a careful, methodical approach to safeguarding staff and students while following established procedures.