Security Officer

Experience Oxfordshire; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Annual leave 38 days

Childcare services

Family leave

Cycle loan

Travel loans

Job summary

The Ashmolean Museum Security Officer position is a part-time role based at the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford. It involves patrols, access control, and operating CCTV and life-safety systems, with duties spanning incident response, first aid, and risk assessments.

This permanent post requires DBS clearance and references. The working pattern is 30 hours per week, typically Friday to Monday, 09:45 to 17:15, with a contributory pension and extensive annual leave benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive and responsible approach to work.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Confidence using systems and maintaining accurate records.
• A flexible approach to working patterns and operational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patrols and monitor entrances.
• Manage access control and operate security systems.
• Respond to incidents, emergencies and alarms.
• Undertake first aid and fire warden duties.
• Support risk assessments, investigations, evacuations and safety checks.
• Assist with control room operations, fault reporting, record keeping, reception duties, deliveries and visitor enquiries.
• Support events and contractors and maintain high standards of security and safety.

Skills

Patrol procedures

Public safety communication

Emergency response

First aid

Fire warden duties

Record keeping

Tools

CCTV

Access control systems

Life safety systems

Job description

Job Title: Security Officer
Location: Ashmolean Museum, Beaumont Street, Oxford, OX1 2PH
Hours: Part time (30 hours / 0.82 FTE)
Contract type: Permanent
Grade 3: starting from £28,050 per annum, pro rata*

About The Role

You will join the professional security team at the Ashmolean Museum, part of the University of Oxford and the world’s first public museum, helping to protect internationally significant collections while ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for staff, visitors and contractors.

As a part-time Security Officer, you will undertake a varied role combining security, customer service and operational support. Your responsibilities will include conducting patrols, monitoring entrances, managing access control and operating security systems, including CCTV, intruder detection and life safety systems.

You will respond to incidents, emergencies and alarms, undertake first aid and fire warden duties, and support risk assessments, investigations, evacuations and safety checks. You will also assist with control room operations, fault reporting, record keeping, reception duties, deliveries and visitor enquiries.

You will support events and contractors, contribute to secure Museum opening and closing procedures, and maintain high standards of security, health and safety.

This is a permanent part-time post, working 30 hours per week. The anticipated working pattern is Friday to Monday, 09:45 to 17:15.

Due to the nature of this post, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a satisfactory Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) due to due to working in restricted and sensitive areas. Known Consignor status and five years’ referencing are also required.

About You

You will be reliable, professional and confident working in a public facing environment. You will be able to remain calm under pressure, use sound judgement and communicate effectively with a wide range of people.

You Will Demonstrate

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive and responsible approach to work
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Good attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Confidence using systems and maintaining accurate records
• A flexible approach to working patterns and operational requirements

Previous security experience is not essential. Full training will be provided, including systems, safety procedures and operational processes.

What We Offer

Benefits

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days of annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

More information is available at https://www.ox.ac.uk/about/jobs/life-in-oxford