Security Officer

About the role

Do you have experience in and enjoy helping others, in particular young people? Our security officers are vital in keeping students, staff, visitors and our buildings safe. They are friendly and diligent and work hard to contribute to the success of the University.  As part of a close knit and loyal team, you will be involved in patrolling the campus, engaging one-to-one with students who need some support, responding to alarms and incidents and a whole lot more.  No two days are the same and will always keep you interested.  Annualised working patterns enable you to have significant blocks of days off, along with all the great benefits of working at the University including defined contribution pension scheme, onsite Nursery, cafes, sports facilities, cycle to work and shopping discount schemes.

We understand that no candidate will meet every single desired criteria we are looking for, so if your experience looks a little different from what we have identified, but you think you can bring value to the role, we would love to hear from you.

Why not come in for a coffee and learn more about the job and meet members of the team.

To book a slot to drop in or just to find out more about the role, email: david.owen@plymouth.ac.uk.

If you already know the job is for you, do not hesitate and apply today.

A current full driving licence (manual transmission) is essential as you will be driving University of Plymouth vehicles.This role is also subject to health surveillance with our Occupational Health team.

Due to the nature of the role, unfortunately we are unable to accommodate working from home.

This role will require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check plus a Adult's Barred List check.

For more information about the job and the person specification, please refer to the job description.

You will be required to work shift patterns covering 24/7 x 365 days per year. You will be working annualised hours and rostered 1 August – 31 July each year. However, a small proportion of your contracted hours will be “banked” to provide essential cover for unplanned absence and training. It is expected that this balance will be zero by the end of each financial year.

Application Process

Please apply online, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

Following the closing date of the vacancy, you will be notified on the outcome of your application in due course.

Interviews are expected to take place Tuesday 18 February, you will be notified whether you have been shortlisted or not.

Closing date:  12 midnight, Monday 3 February 2025

Our Offer

When joining us, you will receive:

• Generous annual leave: 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays & Closure Days
• Generous pension scheme
• Cycle to Work & Electric Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Development opportunities
• Enhanced family leave
• Flexible working
• Retailer discounts
• On-site nursery

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