Security Officer

Gardens, Libraries and Museums (GLAM), University of Oxford; Oxford; Presencial; GBP 12.000 - 18.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

The Ashmolean Museum, part of the Gardens, Libraries and Museums (GLAM) at the University of Oxford, is seeking a part-time Security Officer to join our professional security team. The role combines security, customer service and operational support to protect collections while welcoming staff, visitors and contractors.

Working 30 hours per week, Friday to Monday 09:45–17:15, you will patrol, monitor entrances, manage access control and operate CCTV and life-safety systems.

Formación

• Previous security experience is not required; training provided.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Willingness to work flexible patterns and operational requirements.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct patrols and monitor entrances.
• Operate CCTV, intruder detection and life safety systems.
• Respond to incidents, emergencies and alarms.
• Carry out first aid and fire warden duties.
• Support risk assessments, evacuations and safety checks.
• Assist with reception duties, deliveries and visitor enquiries.
• Support events and contractors; contribute to opening/closing procedures.

Conocimientos

Patrols

Access control

System operation

Customer service

Herramientas

CCTV systems

Life safety systems

Access control systems

Descripción del empleo

Company: Gardens, Libraries and Museums (GLAM), University of Oxford

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 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.

Gardens, Libraries and Museums (GLAM), University of Oxford

Gardens, Libraries and Museums (GLAM), University of Oxford

Gardens, Libraries and Museums (GLAM), University of Oxford