Security Officer

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Hunt is recruiting a dedicated Security Officer for a busy college campus. You will maintain a highly visible presence, monitor CCTV, patrol buildings and grounds, and support students, staff and visitors to keep everyone safe and secure.

You should hold a valid SIA Door Supervision or Security Guarding licence, ideally CCTV, have excellent communication, be proactive, and able to work independently. A clean driving licence is advantageous to enable site coverage.

Qualifications

• SIA Door Supervision or Security Guarding licence required.
• CCTV licence preferred (training provided).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Independent working with initiative and proactive approach.
• Ability to engage professionally with students, staff and visitors.
• Clean driving licence is advantageous for site coverage.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a highly visible security presence across the campus.
• Monitor CCTV network and respond to incidents.
• Undertake regular patrols of buildings, grounds and residence areas.
• Provide support to students, staff and visitors.
• Collaborate with Student Welfare team to promote safety and wellbeing.
• Respond to security incidents and emergencies.

Skills

SIA licences

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Initiative

Driving licence

Job description

Are you a professional, approachable and proactive Security Officer looking to make a positive impact within a thriving college environment?

We are seeking a dedicated Security Officer to join our team and play a key role in maintaining a safe, secure and welcoming campus for students, staff and visitors.

Working as part of our established security provision, you will maintain a visible and reassuring presence across the College site. Our daytime security team consists of multiple officers who support the needs of a busy and highly populated campus, while our overnight provision is supported by a dedicated single postholder.

The Role

As a Security Officer, you will be responsible for:

• Maintaining a highly visible security presence across the campus.
• Monitoring the College's CCTV network and responding promptly and appropriately to incidents.
• Undertaking regular patrols of buildings, grounds and residential areas.
• Providing support and assistance to students, staff and visitors.
• Working closely with the Student Welfare team to promote the safety and wellbeing of all students.
• Supporting the welfare of students living on campus accommodation.
• Remaining approachable and accessible during key periods of the day, including break times and student arrivals and departures.
• Responding effectively to security incidents, emergencies and welfare concerns.

About You

We are looking for an individual who is committed to providing a safe and secure environment and who can build positive relationships across the College community.

You will have:

• A valid SIA Door Supervision Licence or SIA Security Guarding Licence.
• Ideally, a valid SIA CCTV Licence (training can be provided if required).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and sound judgement.The ability to work independently and use your own initiative.
• A proactive approach and a commitment to maintaining high standards of security.
• The confidence to interact professionally with students, staff, visitors and external partners.
• The ability to drive and ideally hold a clean driving licence to enable effective site coverage.

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-respected College where student safety, welfare and safeguarding are at the heart of everything we do. You'll become part of a supportive team and play a vital role in creating an environment where students can thrive.

Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer.