Security and Premises Officer

The Methodist Church in Britain; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a Security and Premises Officer to join the college's onsite Security and Premises Team. Your daily duties include patrolling grounds, car parks and buildings, checking IDs, and responding to alarms while maintaining GDPR-compliant CCTV monitoring.

You will be required to hold a current SIA licence and Enhanced DBS; 2+ years in security plus a calm, proactive approach are essential for safeguarding staff and students.

Qualifications

• Level 2 English and Maths, or equivalent.
• Current SIA licence.
• 2+ years' work experience in a security role.
• Conflict resolution.
• General health and safety, including manual handling.
• CCTV and GDPR regulations.
• Good verbal and written communication.
• Accurate incident reports, logs and documentation.
• Basic computer skills for email, incident logging and security software.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a security service to the college, its staff and students in line with college policy.
• Patrol the perimeter, access routes, grounds, car parks and buildings on a daily schedule.
• Check ID cards to ensure access is authorised only.
• Respond to alarms and emergencies.
• Complete incident reports, daily records and logs accurately.
• Monitor CCTV in line with GDPR and college policy.
• Encourage positive behaviour from students and defuse difficult situations.
• Support the Security and Premises Team, for example with room set-ups for events and exams.
• Maintain records and systems in line with GDPR, the Data Protection Act and college policy.
• Follow college policies, including safeguarding, health and safety, financial regulations and equality of opportunity.
• Represent the college positively and engage in ongoing professional development.
• Undertake other reasonable duties as required.

Skills

Conflict resolution

Health and safety

CCTV

GDPR regulations

Verbal and written communication

Incident reports/logs

Basic computer skills

Education

Level 2 English and Maths, or equivalent

Job description

This Security and Premises Officer role sits within the college's onsite Security and Premises Team, protecting staff and students. Daily work centres on patrolling grounds, car parks and buildings, checking ID at access points, responding to alarms and monitoring CCTV. The permanent post is 37 hours full-time with a shift allowance, and includes calming students and defusing tense situations. Enhanced DBS and right-to-work checks are required, and a current SIA licence is sought.

What the job involves

• Deliver a security service to the college, its staff and students in line with college policy
• Patrol the perimeter, access routes, grounds, car parks and buildings on a daily schedule
• Check ID cards to ensure access is authorised only
• Respond to alarms and emergencies
• Complete incident reports, daily records and logs accurately
• Monitor CCTV in line with GDPR and college policy
• Encourage positive behaviour from students and defuse difficult situations
• Support the Security and Premises Team, for example with room set-ups for events and exams
• Maintain records and systems in line with GDPR, the Data Protection Act and college policy
• Follow college policies, including safeguarding, health and safety, financial regulations and equality of opportunity
• Represent the college positively and engage in ongoing professional development
• Undertake other reasonable duties as required

What’s required

Qualifications

• Level 2 English and Maths, or equivalent

Registration & licences

• Current SIA licence

Experience

• 2+ years' work experience in a security role

Skills & knowledge

• Conflict resolution
• General health and safety, including manual handling
• CCTV and GDPR regulations
• Good verbal and written communication
• Accurate incident reports, logs and documentation
• Basic computer skills for email, incident logging and security software

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK

Other

• Proactive approach with an eye for detail
• Patient and calm under pressure
• Works independently and as part of a team

Nice to have

• Nominated first aider, with training

What’s offered

• Shift allowance