Security Officer (SRF002992)

onlyFE; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

41 days annual leave

Free parking

Career development funding

Wellbeing support

Flexible working hours

Gym access & facilities

Job summary

RNN Group is seeking a Security Officer to protect learners, staff and visitors across campuses. You will patrol buildings and grounds, monitor CCTV, manage access points and respond to emergencies to maintain a safe learning environment.

The role is full-time, 37 hours per week, temporary until 30 April 2027, with shift patterns to cover operational hours. Candidates should have security guarding experience and a Level 2 English & Maths or be willing to undertake.

Qualifications

• Experience in security guarding in public/retail sectors.
• Experience with intruder and fire alarm systems and CCTV.
• Level 2 English & Maths or willingness to undertake.

Responsibilities

• Patrol premises and grounds to deter and respond to incidents.
• Monitor CCTV and manage access points to campus buildings.
• Respond to emergencies and support safety procedures.
• Promote positive conduct and assist in supervising learners when needed.

Skills

Security guarding

First aid

De-escalation

Education

Level 2 English & Maths

Tools

CCTV monitoring systems

Intruder & Fire alarm systems

Job description

Security Officer

Hours; Full time (37 hours each week, all year-round)

Duration; Temporary until 30 April 2027

Salary; £26,745 a year + benefits

Location; Based at any of our campuses Rotherham College, Dearne Valley College and North Notts College depending on Business Needs

About The Role

As a Security Officer for RNN 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 RNN 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.

Security Officer

Hours; Full time (37 hours each week, all year-round)

Duration; Temporary until 30 April 2027

Salary; £26,745 a year + benefits

Location; Based at any of our campuses Rotherham College, Dearne Valley College and North Notts College depending on Business Needs

About The Role

As a Security Officer for RNN 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 RNN 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. 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 our first aid. You will hold a Level 2 (or equivalent) qualification in English and Maths (or be willing to undertake). We understand that no candidate will perfectly match every qualification or criterion listed.

Department Info

The role of Security Officer is shift based and hours of work will be in line with college needs in order 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.

Our Excellent Benefits And Rewards Package

• Access to local government
• Up to 41 days annual leave per year
• Access to our gyms, restaurants and salons
• Staff health & wellbeing and benefits schemes including in-house Occupational Health service
• Extensive wellbeing support through a digital Wellbeing Hub that offers a broad range of support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
• Full, part time and flexible working hours available in many roles
• Free Parking available at all of our 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 teacher retention initiative
• Recruitment Referral Scheme for all employees, worth £200 per referral made

What is the RNN Group?

RNN Group’s main goal is to be an ‘outstanding’ education and training provider and this is at the heart of everything that we do. To help us achieve this we are looking to recruit highly motivated, innovative and dynamic individuals to join our existing teams. To be a part of the team at RNN Group we will expect you to be committed to our values too;

• We are Inclusive,
• We have Integrity,
• We Deliver,
• We are One Team.

We celebrate diversity and are proud to be recognised as Investors in Diversity for our commitment to the FREDIE (Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement) model, fostering a supportive environment for all. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of background, proudly participating in the Disability Confident Scheme, and provide reasonable adjustments. The RNN Group is proud to be part of the South Yorkshire Institute of Technology (SYIoT). As a newly designated Defence Technical Excellence College, RNN Group is proud to support the UK’s defence sector by developing the next generation of highly skilled technical talent. RNN Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), all appointments are subject to rigorous safer recruitment checks. Successful candidates will undergo pre-employment screening, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (with Barred List check where applicable), online background checks, satisfactory references, and verification of identity, qualifications, and right to work in the UK. The Group’s core operating hours are 8.30am-5.00pm (9pm on a Tuesday and Thursday during term time). You may be expected to work at any time during these hours to ensure business needs are met. All candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK. Closing Date: Monday 09 November 2026 – if you are shortlisted for this post, you will be contacted within a week of the closing date. If you require further information about this vacancy, please contact the HR department on 01709 722750 or [e-mail]