Security Patrol Officer 24/7

University of Leicester; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Discounted gym membership

Childcare vouchers

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

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

This full-time, permanent post operates on a 24/7 shift pattern, including holidays and closures. We offer 27 days of annual leave, extra closure days and bank holidays, a generous pension scheme, discounted gym membership, childcare

Qualifications

• Front-line security duties across campus and events.
• No prior security experience required; training provided.
• Commitment to customer service and safety.

Responsibilities

• Deliver visible security presence across campus.
• Respond to incidents and support Control Room operations.
• Support events and university initiatives.

Job description

About the role

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 and 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.

About you

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.

Additional information

For informal enquiries, please contact Carla Ismay-Lea, Security Operations Manager on [e-mail]

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 Citizens of Change, 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, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.