Security Patrol Officer

University of Leicester; Leicester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Pension scheme

Staff benefits

Gym discount

Childcare vouchers

Training & development

Job summary

The University of Leicester is seeking a Security Patrol Officer to join the Estates and Campus Services Division. You will deliver a visible presence across campus through mobile and foot patrols, respond to incidents, and support Control Room operations.

The role is full-time and permanent, with 24/7 shifts including holidays. Training will be provided; a positive, customer-focused attitude and good timekeeping are valued as part of a diverse team.

Qualifications

• No prior security experience required.
• Training provided to support success in the role.
• Ability to work across a 24/7 shift pattern including holidays.
• Excellent communication and teamwork in a diverse staff group.

Responsibilities

• Provide a visible security presence across campus via patrols.
• Respond to incidents as required and assist with incident handling.
• Support Control Room operations and communication across teams.
• Participate in events and university activities to ensure safety and wellbeing.

Skills

Positive attitude

Good timekeeping

Customer service focus

Shift flexibility

Job description

For informal enquiries, please contact Carla Ismay-Lea, Security Operations Manager on

We are looking for people with a positive, can-do attitude, good timekeeping and a genuine commitment to delivering excellent customer service. Previous security experience is not essential, as we will provide the training and support you need to succeed in the role.

You will be joining a diverse, award-winning Security team that is committed to providing a safe, secure and supportive environment for our students, staff and visitors. No two days are the same, making this an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, working with people and responding to different situations.

We are seeking a Security Patrol Officer to join our Estates and Campus Services Division at the University of Leicester. This is a front-line role within a diverse and award-winning team, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our students, staff and visitors.

You will deliver a visible and reassuring presence across campus through mobile and foot patrols, respond to incidents as needed, and support Control Room operations. The post is full-time, permanent, and operates on a 24/7 shift pattern, including public holidays and university closure days.

The role offers much more than routine security duties; you will be actively involved in events, initiatives, and supporting the vibrant university community.

In return, we offer

• 27 days of annual leave
• additional closure and bank holidays
• a generous pension scheme
• access to staff benefits including discounted gym membership and childcare vouchers

Training and development opportunities are available to help you progress your career with us., The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people's lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you'll become part of a community of , which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.

We're committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond.

We offer

• a competitive salary package
• an excellent pension scheme
• a generous annual leave allowance

along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.