Security & Campus Safety Officer

Salary: £26,444 - £30,487 plus 25% Rotating Shift Allowance and 25% overtime premium

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Security and Campus Safety Officer to join the University of Bristol’s Security Services team with a starting salary of £30,218 rising to £33,895 (inclusive of a 25% Rotating Shift Allowance).

A range of professional, security related training is provided. The role is a fundamental part of the University community and provides reassurance to staff, students, and visitors alike.

What will you be doing?

You will be part of an Operational Security Team providing a service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, that includes the following areas:

• Foot and Mobile Security Patrols.
• Active engagement with a range of people including students, staff, and visitors.
• Monitoring and response to critical and life safety alarms.
• Operating a modern 24/7 Security Control Room.
• Emergency 'First responder' services to a wide spectrum of incidents.
• Car Parking enforcement.
• Promote crime reduction and personal safety awareness across the University community.
• Liaise with the Emergency services, as required.

You will work as part of a team of uniformed, well trained, professional Security and Campus Safety Officers working on a rotational 12-hour shift pattern working an average 35 hours per week over a 12-month period.

The roster pattern is 11-hour shifts (plus 1-hour unpaid meal relief) comprising of 2 days and 2 nights followed by 4 days off (4 on duty / 4 off duty). The core shifts are: 0600 – 1800 (days) / 1800 – 0600 (nights).

You should apply if

You have:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.
• Experience in a customer-facing role, ideally in security.
• Ability to dynamically risk assess any given situation.
• Accurate recording of incidents.

An SIA Door Supervision (DS) or Security Guarding (SG) license is desirable for this role; however, we will readily accept non-SIA applications from candidates with transferable skills in areas such as Customer Service or who are interested in pursuing a security career. Full training and support will be provided to obtain the necessary licencing for this role.

The following is essential:

• Full UK Driving Licence.

The following would also be useful, but are not essential as full training will be provided:

• SIA Public Space Surveillance (PSS) (CCTV) licence.
• First Aid qualification (with 1 days additional leave on qualification).
• Experience in a similar role.

We would particularly welcome applications from women.

Additional information

This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on Wednesday 11th September.

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