Security Officer

Alfa AI; Coventry; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Lodge Security is hiring a Security Officer to protect Coventry College in Coventry on a full-time, on-site basis. The role focuses on patrolling campus grounds, managing access and maintaining a secure learning environment for staff and students.

The successful candidate will have a valid SIA license, experience with patrols and incident response, and excellent communication skills to interact with students, visitors and staff. Right to work in the UK is required.

Qualifications

• SIA Licence (Door Supervisor or Security Guard)
• Experience in access control and enforcing entry protocols
• Experience with foot patrols and security checks
• Strong incident response and de-escalation skills
• Professional communication with students, staff and visitors
• Right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship not available)

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular foot patrols of Coventry College buildings and grounds
• Manage access points, issue passes and enforce sign-in procedures
• Respond to incidents promptly with de-escalation techniques
• Monitor entry barriers and check credentials to prevent unauthorized entry
• Maintain accurate incident logs and daily security records

Skills

SIA Licence

Access control

Visitor management

Incident response

Conflict de-escalation

Communication

Right to work in UK

Tools

CCTV monitoring

Alarm monitoring systems

Job description

Are you an alert, dependable security professional ready to make a tangible impact every single day? Lodge Security is looking for an observant and proactive Security Officer to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis (37 hours per week), working on-site at Coventry College in Coventry. In this vital role, you will serve as a reassuring, professional presence, protecting campus grounds, supporting staff and students, and keeping daily operations running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular, thorough foot patrols across Coventry College buildings, educational facilities, and perimeter grounds to ensure complete premises security.
• Manage access points, supervise visitor badging, issue passes, and enforce rigorous sign-in procedures to safeguard the campus community.
• Handle front-line incident response promptly, utilizing conflict de-escalation techniques to address confrontations safely and professionally.
• Monitor entry barriers, check credentials, and prevent unauthorised personnel from entering the facility.
• Maintain clear, accurate incident logs and daily records of all security-related events and site activities.

Required Skills & Experience

• A valid, active SIA Licence (Door Supervisor or Security Guard licence).
• Proven experience in access control, visitor management, and enforcing entry protocols.
• Demonstrated background in conducting physical security checks, building patrols, and monitoring educational or multi-building facilities.
• Strong incident response capabilities and proven conflict management and de-escalation skills.
• Professional communication abilities with the confidence to interact constructively with students, visitors, and staff.
• Existing right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship is not available).

Nice-to-have

• Prior experience with CCTV monitoring and surveillance systems.
• Background working within educational or campus environments.
• Familiarity with alarm monitoring systems and control room operations.

What We Offer / Why Join

Join Lodge Security in a critical on-site role dedicated to campus safety at Coventry College. You will take ownership of maintaining a secure learning environment, working directly on the ground where your daily vigilance, professional standard of service, and rapid response directly protect students, faculty, and campus property.