Security and Campus Safety Officer

The role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Security and Campus Safety Officer to join the University of Bristol’s Security Services team.

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

• Contract type: Open ended
• Work pattern: Full time
• Grade: F
• Salary: £36,692.50 - £40,902.50 per annum (£29,354 - £32,722 plus 25% for rotating shifts)
• School/Unit: Campus Division - Security Services
• This advert will close at23:59 UK timeon Tuesday 3rd November
• For informal queries about the role, please contact Garry Vine, Deputy Operations Manager, who can be contacted between 9am and 3pm on 0117 4561105.
• Please be sure to address how you meet the criteria from the person specification in your supporting statement.
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