Security Officer - College

Rise Technical Recruitment; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment is seeking an experienced Security Officer for Stephenson Campus in Loughborough on-site. The role is a full-time 37-hour week contract, paying £15-£20 per hour inside IR35.

You will ensure a safe campus environment, deliver excellent customer service, and de-escalate incidents with trained security procedures. An SIA licence and previous security experience are essential, with education sector experience preferred.

Qualifications

• SIA Security Licence required.
• Experience as Security Officer or similar security role.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Confident using de-escalation techniques and managing challenging situations.
• Experience in education setting is desirable.
• Professional, reliable and able to remain calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and secure environment across Stephenson Campus.
• Provide professional and approachable customer service to students, staff and visitors.
• Monitor the site and respond appropriately to security incidents.
• Use effective de-escalation techniques when dealing with challenging situations.
• Support the implementation of security procedures within an education setting.
• Liaise with college staff and other relevant personnel when required.
• Full-time position for an initial 1-3 month contract.

Skills

Customer service

De-escalation

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Education

SIA licence

Job description

Security Officer

15- 20 per hour inside IR35

Full-time - 37 hours per week

On Site - Loughborough

1-3 Month Contract

Are you an experienced Security Officer looking for your next immediately available contract role, working within a well-established education setting? Do you hold a valid SIA licence and have experience maintaining a safe and secure environment, providing excellent customer service and dealing confidently with challenging situations? You'll support the college at Stephenson Campus, helping to maintain a safe, secure and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors. The role will involve a strong focus on customer service, security procedures and effective de-escalation when dealing with incidents or challenging behaviour. This role would suit someone with previous security experience who is looking for a short-term contract within an established education environment.

The Role:

• Maintain a safe and secure environment across Stephenson Campus
• Provide professional and approachable customer service to students, staff and visitors
• Monitor the site and respond appropriately to security incidents
• Use effective de-escalation techniques when dealing with challenging situations
• Support the implementation of security procedures within an education setting
• Liaise with college staff and other relevant personnel when required
• Full-time position for an initial 1-3 month contract

The Person:

• Hold a valid SIA Security Licence
• Previous experience working as a Security Officer, Security Guard or in a similar security role
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Confident using de-escalation techniques and managing challenging situations
• An understanding of security within an education setting is desirable
• Professional, reliable and able to remain calm under pressure
• Able to work effectively as part of a wider team
• Available to work full-time for the duration of the contract

Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.