Security Officer

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

38 days annual leave

Childcare services

Family leave schemes

Discounted bus travel

Job summary

University of Oxford is seeking a part-time Security Team member to act as the first point of contact for customers and readers, helping keep people, buildings and collections safe. You will respond to emergencies, patrol areas, monitor access, and support in sensitive zones while maintaining precise records.

The role is permanent, 32 hours per week on a rota including evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays. A Basic DBS disclosure is required due to safety-critical work.

Qualifications

• Willing to work evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays.
• Able to interact confidently with people at all levels.
• Professional, customer-focused approach.
• Good standard of written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergencies and keep clear and accurate records.
• Patrol public and reader areas.
• Check access to restricted areas.
• Conduct routine bag and locker searches.
• Ensure buildings and alarm systems are secure and functioning.
• Respond to enquiries by telephone and face to face.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

English language proficiency

Job description

You will work as part of the Security Team, providing a welcoming and professional first point of contact for customers and readers while helping to keep people, buildings and collections safe. You will respond to emergency situations, maintain clear and accurate records, patrol public and reader areas, check access to restricted areas, conduct routine searches of bags and lockers, and ensure buildings and alarm systems are secure and functioning. You will also respond to enquiries by telephone and face to face and undertake appropriate support tasks in sensitive or restricted areas.

This is a permanent, part-time post, working 32 hours per week. The role is worked on a rota, including evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays. The postholder will usually work Tuesday to Friday, with one Saturday every three weeks.

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 safety-critical work, including responding to emergency situations.

About You

You will be willing to work evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays and will be able to work well and cooperatively as part of a team. You will have a professional, customer-focused approach and the ability to interact confidently and appropriately with people at all levels, using tact and diplomacy. You will be observant and able to complete repetitive tasks. You will also have a good standard of written and spoken English.

What We Offer

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

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

Diversity

Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through diverse groups and champions, as well as a number of family-friendly policies, such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff returning from periods of extended absence, for example, shared parental leave.

We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible. If you require the job description or any other materials in an alternative format, or if you would like to request any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please contact the recruitment team at [e-mail].