Security Officer

Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Thursday 30 May 2024  (unless otherwise stated)

Do you have the ability to assess situations and respond efficiently to incidents? If you have good customer service and pastoral care skills when dealing with people, effective verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to pass on information clearly, then you could be a great candidate for a Security Officer at the University of Kent, predominantly based at our Canterbury Campus.

We actively encourage applications from all communities and previous experience in security or a similar role is not essential, as full training will be provided. 

We are keen to hear from you if you are enthusiastic and motivated to be part of a committed security team in providing excellent customer service to the University and its diverse groups of people.

As Security Officer you can expect to be involved in:

Undertaking security activities to contribute to the consistent delivery of a first-class security service provided by the University, in order to maintain a safe and secure environment, prevent crime and anti-social behaviour and keep students, staff, contractors and visitors safe from harm.

You will be required to work both day and night shifts on a rota basis, so flexibility is needed. This is a full-time role, with a rotating shift pattern which currently consists of Early Turn (07:00-17:00), Late Turn (17:00-01:00/03:00) and Night Duty (21:00-07:00) - 4 days working followed by 4 days non-working, enabling a good work-life balance. You will work days, lates and nights out of term time, during term time the role is late shift only.

What will you bring to the role?

Excellent listening and communication skills

Excellent customer service skills

Excellent pastoral skills

Demonstrable skills in observation, the ability to appraise situations quickly and effectively to make good decisions

Excellent written communication skills with a good standard of literacy and numeracy. 

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

•   43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
•   excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
•   corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health
•   retailer and wellbeing discounts via Edenred
•   on campus cinema/theatre, sports facilities, library, nursery (Canterbury) and food outlets 
•   study while you work discounts, cycle to work scheme, local business discounts

We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/

Please click the 'Apply' button above to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number EST-170-24. 

Please note that we prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.

Applications must be made via the University’s online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.

The University of Kent values diversity and promotes equality at all levels.

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