Part Time Campus Safety Assistant

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

Job summary

A Scottish University is seeking a Campus Safety Assistant to ensure a safe environment for staff, students, and visitors. Responsibilities include operating CCTV, providing first aid, and conducting regular patrols. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and demonstrate empathy. This part-time role offers 12 hours per week and requires reliability and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Friendly and approachable individual.
• Ability to adapt to changing environments.
• Punctuality and reliability are essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe and welcoming environment on campus.
• Act as a reassuring presence for staff, students, and visitors.
• Operate CCTV and provide first aid when required.
• Conduct regular patrols of the campus.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Empathy and understanding

Calm under pressure

Team player

Job description

Overview

Campus Safety Assistant — Part time, 12 hours per week. 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, representing 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.

Schedule

• Part Time Campus Safety Assistants scheduled to work 1 x 12-hour shift per 6 days with opportunities to work additional hours as agreed with the Estates and Facilities Manager.
• Shifts are generally 12-hour shifts on Day Shift (06:00 to 18:00), Mid Shift (10:00 to 22:00), or Night Shift (18:00 to 06:00).

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 are essential.

How to apply

If you believe you have the skills and experience for this exciting and challenging role, 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

Abertay University is a Scottish Registered Charity, No: SC016040