Security Officer in Worksop)

Ad Warrior Ltd; Worksop; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Ad Warrior Ltd is seeking a dedicated Security Officer to ensure safety and security within an educational environment in Worksop. This full-time position involves monitoring premises, managing emergencies, and engaging with learners to foster a secure atmosphere. Applicants should have relevant security experience, a first aid certification, and an SIA licence. Join us to contribute positively to a safe learning environment and enjoy a range of benefits including 41 days annual leave and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Access to local government pensions scheme

Up to 41 days annual leave

Access to gyms, restaurants, and salons

Health & wellbeing schemes

Flexible working hours

Career development funding

Recruitment Referral Scheme

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a security environment dealing with the public.
• SIA licence (or equivalent) and first aid certificate required.
• Ability to respond quickly to emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and security within the educational environment.
• Monitor CCTV, conduct patrols, and enforce regulations.
• Support staff in managing student behavior and promote positive conduct.

Skills

Security experience

First aid expertise

Incident response

Education

Level 2 qualification in English and Maths

Tools

CCTV systems

Intruder alarm systems

Job description

Security Officer

Location: Worksop

Salary: £25,716 per annum + benefits

Hours : Full time (37 hours per week, all year round)

Vacancy Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 04/08/2025

Our client's main goal is to be an 'outstanding' education and training provider and this is at the heart of everything that they do. To help them achieve this they are looking to recruit highly motivated, innovative and dynamic individuals to join their existing teams. To be a part of the team they will expect you to be committed to their values too.

The Role

As a Security Officer for the Group (Further Education and Training Provider in South Yorkshire and North Nottinghamshire) you will work within an educational environment, responsible for ensuring the safety and security of learners, staff and visitors within the campus.

You will help maintain a secure and conducive atmosphere to promote learning by monitoring college buildings/grounds, enforcing regulations, and responding to emergencies.

Your duties will involve engaging with learners, patrolling premises/grounds, monitoring CCTV, managing access points, and providing a visible presence to deter and respond to potential security threats/issues.

The Group actively promotes a pastoral approach to encourage its learners within the college environment. As Security Officer you will support staff in managing student behaviour by promoting positive conduct, de-escalating conflicts, and assisting in the supervision of vulnerable learners in communal areas, including moving of learners from campus spaces into classrooms.

Ultimately, you will ensure that the Group's buildings are a safe and secure environment for students, staff and visitors within the campus.

There are a number of positions available at all of their main college campuses.

Skills and Qualifications

* You will have relevant experience in a security guarding environment involving dealing with public in the retail or public sector.

* You will have experience in the use of large intruder and fire alarm systems and CCTV monitoring and be able to evidence experience carrying their first aid.

* You will hold a Level 2 (or equivalent) qualification in English and Maths (or be willing to undertake).

* You should have a SIA licence (or equivalent) and a certificate in first aid at work (dated within the last 3 years) including relevant health & safety training.

Department Info

The role of Security Officer is shift based and hours of work will be in line with college needs inorder to provide an effective uniformed presence during all operational hours.

The role will require being physically active for extended periods and you will have the capability to respond quickly to emergencies, which may involve running or climbing stairs when required.

You will work as part of the Estates and Facilities department, liaising with colleagues from within the department and across the campus. You will report to the Security Manager.

Benefits

* Access to local government pensions scheme

* Up to 41 days annual leave per year including closure during Christmas period

* Access to their gyms, restaurants and salons

* Staff health & wellbeing and benefits schemes including in-house Occupational Health service

* Full, part time and flexible working hours available in many roles

* Parking available at all of their sites

* Fantastic career development opportunities including funding for teacher training, apprenticeships and various other industry recognised qualifications

* New FE teachers can also apply for grants of up to £6,000 in STEM subjects (conditions apply) through the levelling up premium payments initiative

* Recruitment Referral Scheme for all employees, worth £200 per referral made

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

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