Security Officer

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

Job summary

Think FE is recruiting a Security Officer to join Northampton campus, helping to maintain a safe and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors. You’ll be a visible presence, monitor CCTV, and patrol the site while engaging positively with learners.

The role requires a valid SIA licence and a full UK driving licence, with the opportunity to contribute to safeguarding and student welfare in a college setting.

Qualifications

• Valid SIA Licence.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience in security preferred, especially in public-facing environments.
• Good communication and ability to engage with young people.
• Calm, professional approach to handling difficult situations.
• Clean DBS check (enhanced) including the child barred list.

Responsibilities

• Monitor CCTV network and respond to incidents.
• Carry out campus patrols, including vehicle patrols as required.
• Maintain a visible, approachable presence during lunchtimes and start/end of the student day.
• Support safeguarding of students living on campus in collaboration with Student Welfare.
• Respond to security concerns calmly and professionally and record incidents.
• Report safeguarding or security concerns through appropriate channels.

Skills

Communication skills

Calm, professional approach

Engage positively with young people

Education

SIA Licence

Full 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.

26th October, 2026

What we're looking for

• 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.