Security Guard

TN United Kingdom; South Benfleet; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a dedicated security professional to ensure the safety of students and staff. In this vital role, you will work collaboratively with various teams to maintain a secure environment, monitor incidents, and provide guidance on security matters. This position offers opportunities for personal and professional growth within a supportive team, emphasizing the importance of communication and interpersonal skills. Join a forward-thinking college that values technological advancements and community relationships, ensuring a positive impact on the learner experience.

Benefits

Annual Staff Awards

CPD Days

Free Onsite Parking

Staff Appreciation Days

Onsite Starbucks & Restaurant

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Discounted Gym Membership

Hybrid Working

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience working in a busy environment.
• Ability to manage challenging behavior calmly.

Responsibilities

• Maintain security of college premises and monitor incidents.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure safety and respond to emergencies.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Calmness Under Pressure

Conflict Resolution

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To carry out a range of security services to ensure the safeguarding of students, staff, visitors, and all other users of the college is maintained at all times. This will include the protection and security of college buildings and assets, including its grounds and car park areas.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the Positive Behaviour team and other key college personnel to maintain security of the college premises, including students, staff, visitors, and other authorized users.
• Be conversant with the College Safeguarding and Health & Safety arrangements, including emergency procedures currently in operation.
• Check students' and staff's ID cards to prevent unauthorised persons from entering the premises.
• Monitor and document incidents.
• Monitor all areas through CCTV facilities and patrols.
• Provide advice and guidance on security matters to all users of the facility when required.
• Collaborate with the Positive Behaviour team and other key College Staff to follow up on incidents and reporting.
• Provide cover for events when required.
• Undertake First Aid Training and serve as a college First Aider.
• Be familiar with college procedures relating to visitors and contractors working on college premises.
• Respond promptly and responsibly to the personal radio system installed within the college.
• Manage disruptive and challenging behaviour from students, and remove unauthorized persons tactfully and non-confrontationally.
• Undertake internal and external patrols, including car parks, at relevant and appropriate times.
• Deal with inquiries and give directions to all customers in a courteous and respectful manner.
• Complete documentation such as Incident forms and CCTV request forms in a timely manner.
• Provide assistance in the event of fire alarm activation, report to the designated area, and await instruction.
• Work flexibly and efficiently to maintain the highest professional standards and promote and implement the policies and procedures of the college.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times, reporting any disclosures to the appropriate member of staff, such as the Safeguarding Team.
• On hybrid working Fridays, continue to maintain site security, attend team meetings, and support student attendance activities and exams invigilation as applicable.
• Perform other duties as needed to meet the needs of the business in line with the role.

Job Requirements:

• Be able to work in a busy environment
• Experience of working within the sector

The right candidate will have:

• High standards of communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Able to work in a busy environment
• Calm and approachable
• Confident in dealing with challenging behaviour

We are the leading college in Essex for technological advancements in education. We are driving the path to integrating technology within our teaching methods and the student experience and development.

Our strategic career-focused approach means our relationship within our community, local and regional employers are at the heart of everything we do.

Individual Training

All staff have access to personalised training packages, whether this is to support settling in to a new role, or leadership and management training to support with progression opportunities.

Why choose us:

Our strategy is to create a Career Focused, Digital Learning environment, ensuring that the learner experience and our relationship within our community, local and regional employers, are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be selected as finalists for the AoC Beacon awards for effective use of digital Technology in FE. Providing a high achieving, focused learning environment allowing our students to achieve the grades they need for higher educations, or the skills and aptitude required to secure a suitable role in their chosen career. Our college is set in the leafy suburbs of Essex, with easy access to surrounding areas and amenities, we are based in a well-connected location both by road and rail.

What we offer:

• A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn.
• Annual Staff Awards
• CPD days - opportunities to grow and development through mentorship and coaching
• Free onsite parking
• Staff appreciation days
• Onsite Starbucks & Restaurant
• Electric Vehicle Scheme*
• Discounted gym membership.
• Fully immersive teaching rooms allowing online teaching simultaneously at multiple locations.
• Hybrid Working available.
• Free Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7, days offering legal & financial advice, as well as general support & guidance.