The University of London is a leading UK provider of distance and digital education internationally, offering programmes to 45,000 students in 190 countries around the world. Although proudly rooted in London, our community and impact are global.
The Role
Shift Pattern available for successful Security Officers:
- One dedicated patrol shift working Thurs/Fri/Sat/Sun- 1900hrs-0700hrs (contracted for 48hrs per week)
- 2 x Officers on our bench team, flexibility is essential as you will be required to work days, noons, night shifts, weekends (contracted for 48hrs per week)
Security Officer
- To provide security services to a professional and high quality supporting the academic, students, professional and public facingactivities of the University.
- To provide a safe and secure environment of persons and property and excellent customer service
- To provide security services in and outside buildings and ensure basic and reasonable crime prevention measures are in place.
- Maintain the University property against loss, theft, damage (including water and fire) and waste.
- Undertake patrols (internal and external) of buildings and external spaces including securing and unlocking of buildings, precinct, and gardens.
- Provide detailed, accurate written reports and log via the incident management reporting system as required.
- Assist with VIPs and other major visits to the University.
- Ensure fire precautions are in place and means of escape are clear.
- Deal with enquiries from stakeholders and visitors to the Universities premises.
- Act as a fire responder for any incidents on site including incidents that may require the provision of first aid.
- Issue and activate ID cards where applicable.
- Monitor and report CCTV cameras and escalate issues to line manager on duty.
- To complete the daily lock / unlock routine of buildings as well as unlock of rooms as requested.
- To attend/respond to all incidents/emergencies whilst on shift.
- Carry out external security duties such as car park management, static position inside and outside of the building.
- Manage signing in books and procedures for buildings.
- To receipt, record lost and found property.
- Assist with couriers and mail deliveries to drop off point.
- Assist with lift and intruder alarm and report to the helpdesk.
- Report any building issues including maintenance, cleaning, or IT issues via the helpdesk.
- To work closely with university staff, students, and contractor’s staff to ensure a seamless and coordinated service is provided to all building users.
Further Information
To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your Application and CV (by clicking ‘Apply’ at the top of this page) before the closing date at midnight on the 11th July 2024.
The University will be unable to sponsor candidates for a visa for this role. Successful applicants must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK for the duration of their employment.
The University reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the published end date should it receive sufficient applications to warrant earlier shortlisting.
The University of London is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive working environment where we can all be ourselves and succeed. We particularly encourage applications from members of Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities as this group is currently under-represented at all levels within the University. All appointments will be made on merit, based on the criteria identified in the job description.
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