Full Time Campus Safety Assistant

Abertay University; Dundee; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Dundee is seeking a full-time Campus Safety Assistant. Responsibilities include ensuring campus safety, operating security systems, and conducting patrols. The role demands strong communication skills and the ability to handle challenging situations. The position offers a salary of £22,595.00 - £23,741.80 pro rata with a shift pattern of 4 x 12-hour shifts. Applications are accepted online only.

Qualifications

• Friendly and approachable individual.
• Ability to adapt to changing environments.
• Punctual and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe environment for staff and visitors.
• Operate CCTV and door access systems.
• Conduct regular patrols.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Teamwork

Empathy and understanding

Job description

Overview

Campus Safety Assistant

Full time, 42 hours per week (average). 4x 12 Hour Shifts (4 on 4 off). Grade 3 (£22,595.00 - £23,741.80 pro rata), plus an unsocial hours premium.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Estates and Facilities Manager, help ensure a safe and welcoming environment for staff, students, visitors, and contractors.
• Act as a visible and reassuring presence on campus and represent the University in daily duties.
• Operate CCTV and door access systems.
• Provide first aid when required.
• Carry out administrative tasks such as inputting incident and first aid reports, and managing lost property.
• Conduct regular patrols of both the campus interior and exterior.

Shift Pattern

Shifts are scheduled 4 x 12-hour shifts over an 8-day period, generally day shifts (06:00–18:00) or night shifts (18:00–06:00).

Requirements/Qualifications

• Friendly and approachable individual with strong communication skills.
• Attention to detail and a high level of empathy and understanding.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure, adapt to changing environments, and mediate challenging situations effectively.
• Punctuality, reliability, and the ability to work well as part of a team.

How to Apply

Please submit your application through our online recruitment system, which can be found at

https://www.abertay.ac.uk/discover/work-here/jobs/

Please note that we will only accept applications through our online recruitment system.

Equal Opportunities

Committed to Equal Opportunities. Abertay University is a Scottish Registered Charity, No: SC016040.