Security Ulster University

Bidvest Noonan; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Bidvest Noonan is seeking a Security Officer to join our client site in Belfast. You will deliver high-quality guarding and customer service, with SIA licencing and CCTV/door supervision responsibilities.

Responsibilities include reception, site patrols, locking/unlocking, operating radios and CCTV, maintaining logs, reporting hazards, and assisting in emergencies. A 12-month security background and valid UK driving licence are essential.

Qualifications

• SIA Licence required for security duties.
• First Aid at Work certificate desirable.
• Knowledge of AI's and guarding instructions preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Minimum 12 months security experience.
• Driving is essential within the company vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Complete reception duties, including directing queries and visitors.
• Conduct site patrols and investigate suspicious activity.
• Locking and unlocking duties as required.
• Operate radios, pagers and CCTV equipment.
• Maintain security logs and daily occurrence books.
• Report faults, hazards and unsafe practices.
• Assist in emergencies, including fire alarms and evacuations.
• Respond to first aid calls and escalate as needed.

Skills

SIA Licence

First Aid

Communication

Security experience

Driving licence

CCTV systems

Radios / pagers

Education

First Aid at Work Certificate

Tools

CCTV systems

Pagers / radios

Job description

Security Officer

A fantastic opportunity has arisen within Bidvest Noonan for Security Officers who will work at our client site.

We require Officers to be SIA licenced – Security Guarding/Door Supervision & CCTV.

You must be able to demonstrate and deliver high quality guarding and excellent customer service to both our clients and service users.

Duties as a Security Officer

• Complete reception duties, to include post, directing student queries, escalating queries, and dealing with visitors
• Complete site patrols as expected and investigate suspicious activities
• Perform locking and unlocking duties as required
• Operate personal radios; pagers; patrol equipment and CCTV equipment
• Perform handovers, using Daily Occurrence Books (DOBs) and maintain all security logs
• Investigate maintenance faults in need of potential immediate action and elevate these as appropriate. Including reporting of faults; Health and Safety hazards; and unsafe working practices
• Participate in accident / incidents which may occur emergencies in accordance with instructions held therein, including fire alarms, lift entrapments and building evacuations, in liaison with Site Services when needed
• Respond to calls for First Aid and administer treatment as required or escal

Job role requirements as a Security Officer

• A valid SIA Licence – Door Supervision
• First Aid at Work Certificate desirable
• Have knowledge of Assignment Instructions (AI’s)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven experience in a Security or relevant role (a minimum of 12 months)
• Driving is essiential within the role in the company vehicle

Rota Pattern

• 3-4 shifts over 7 days
• 12 hour shift
• Available day shift & night shift
• Overtime required for absence & holiday cover

Essential criteria

• SIA Licence
• Valid manned guarding/door supervisor
• Valid CCTV licence
• Valid UK driving licence
• Valid Right to work
• 5 year checkable history

About Us

‘For nearly 50 years, we’ve played a vital role in helping our customers succeed. Built on strong, long‑standing relationships, our business is powered by people who are deeply connected to the communities where we live and work.

Our purpose guides every action and decision we make, “to proudly create safer and healthier communities today, for tomorrow.” It reflects who we are, what we stand for, and the impact we strive to make every day.

Across our team of 27,000 dedicated professionals from 157 countries, that purpose comes to life through commitment, care, and a shared responsibility to the people we serve—now and for generations to come. 'When you join Bidvest Noonan, you’re joining a team where your work has real impact, where your career can grow, where you belong, and where you help shape a safer, healthier future for us all.’