Security Officer

Think FE Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Think FE Ltd in Northampton is seeking a Security Officer to help maintain a safe and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors. You’ll be a visible presence across the campus, monitoring CCTV and patrolling the site.

The role requires a valid SIA licence, a full UK driving licence, and experience in a public-facing security setting. You’ll work with the Student Welfare team to safeguard residents and respond calmly to incidents, reports and emergencies.

Qualifications

• Essential: A valid SIA Licence.
• Essential: A full UK driving licence to undertake site patrols.
• Essential: Previous security experience, ideally in a public-facing environment.
• Essential: Good communication skills and the ability to engage positively with young people.
• Essential: Calm, professional approach to managing difficult situations.
• Essential: Strong understanding of safety, confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Essential: Clean DBS check (enhanced) including the child barred list.
• Desirable: SIA CCTV licence training can be provided.
• Desirable: Experience in education, residential accommodation or similar.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the college's CCTV network, identifying and responding to incidents.
• Carry out regular security patrols across the college campus, including vehicle patrols where required.
• Maintain a visible, approachable presence during busy periods, including lunchtimes and the start and end of the student day.
• Work closely with the Student Welfare team to help safeguard students, particularly those living on campus.
• Respond to security concerns, incidents and emergencies calmly and professionally.
• Help maintain a safe, secure and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors.
• Record incidents accurately and report safeguarding or security concerns through the appropriate channels.

Skills

Public-facing experience

Good communication

Calm under pressure

Confidentiality and boundaries

Engage positively with young people

Education

SIA Licence

UK Driving Licence

DBS check (enhanced) including child barred list

Job description

Security Officer

Salary: £28,639 per annum

Location: Northampton

Contract: Permanent

SIA Licence Required Full UK Driving Licence Essential

Think FE is recruiting a Security Officer to join a further education college, helping to maintain a safe and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors.

This is more than a traditional security role. You'll be a visible and approachable presence across the campus, working closely with the Student Welfare team to support students, particularly those living in residential accommodation.

We're looking for someone who is confident handling security incidents but equally comfortable building positive relationships with young people.

What you'll be doing

• Monitor the college's CCTV network, identifying and responding appropriately to incidents.
• Carry out regular security patrols across the college campus, including vehicle patrols where required.
• Maintain a visible, approachable presence during busy periods, including lunchtimes and the start and end of the student day.
• Work closely with the Student Welfare team to help safeguard students, particularly those living on campus.
• Respond to security concerns, incidents and emergencies calmly and professionally.
• Help maintain a safe, secure and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors.
• Record incidents accurately and report any safeguarding or security concerns through the appropriate channels.

What we're looking for

Essential:

• A valid SIA Licence.
• A full UK driving licence to undertake site patrols.
• Previous experience in security, ideally within a public-facing environment.
• Good communication skills and the ability to engage positively with young people.
• A calm, professional approach to managing difficult situations.
• A strong understanding of safety, confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• In possession of or ability to obtain a clean DBS check (enhanced) including the child barred list.

Desirable:

• SIA CCTV (Public Space Surveillance) Licence training can be provided.
• Previous experience in education, residential accommodation or a similar environment.
• An understanding of safeguarding and working with young people.

Why consider this role?

• £28,639 annual salary.
• Opportunity to work in a college environment where your role makes a genuine difference.
• CCTV training available for candidates without the additional qualification.
• A varied role combining security, student welfare and campus patrols.
• Work alongside a supportive team with a shared focus on student safety.