Campus Security Officer - Days

As a result of a recent restructure within our Operations and Security team, we have a full-time post within the newly formed security service. You will provide support to the Security team to ensure delivery of an efficient, reliable, user-friendly security service to both internal and external customers of UWE Bristol

The role is permanent, and you will be working 12 hour day shifts which are 7am to 7pm on a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern.

Basic - £19,623 (C10 current basic rate)

Contractual overtime - £2,499.91

Weekend 50% rate - £1,060.59

Weekend 100% rate - £2,121.18

Total renumeration package per annum - £25,304.68

The salary and allowances shown above are for 40 hours per week however the post is an average of 42 hours per week, therefore this post attracts 2 hours time off in lieu (TOIL) per week which is pre-programmed into our rota.

UWE Bristol operates across 3 main campuses, Frenchay, Glenside and Bower Ashton and you will be expected to work at any of these sites, including Arnolfini Bristol.

The role includes the following duties:

 To provide friendly, courteous, efficient and effective front-line assistance to students, staff and visitors, upholding high standards of customer service and being an ambassador for the University.

• To respond appropriately / provide rapid response on foot or by vehicle to University security and emergency situations, including first aid response, and calls requesting assistance of the Emergency Services.
• Deal with potentially challenging or distressing situations and make appropriate decisions in line with University policies and procedures. Be impartial, objective and professional at all times and remain polite and courteous.
• To assist with the implementation of all University emergency procedures and liaison with the emergency services, including carrying out searches of University premises, vehicles, staff or students as dictated by operational circumstances.
• To deal with intruders/unauthorised persons/disorders, where necessary escorting them from University premises and escalating in line with documented procedures
• Respond to and operate University security technology, e.g. CCTV, access control, intruder detection, panic alarms etc.
• Carry out Control Room duties in a professional manner and in line with relevant codes of practice.

You have a good standard of general education, or can demonstrate experience of security in a similar relevant role in a large organisation; an SIA license or able to obtain the SIA license; and be First Aid at Work trained or willing to be trained.

You have experience of working in a customer focused environment; have the ability to respond calmly, proportionately and professionally to serious incidents; and to be able to effectively handle conflict.

You will be flexible to adjust shifts with reasonable notice to attend training etc.; be DBS checked; be able to work for sustained periods of effort in all weathers; and hold a current full driving licence and required to drive University vehicles.

In addition to progressive pay rates, we offer a wide range of employee benefits.

Interviews are scheduled to take place on 21 June 2022.

The University’s normal practice is that new appointments will be made at the starting point of the grade.

This post requires enhanced DBS clearance.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route. Candidates must be able to provide their own right to work in the UK.

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