Security Officer

This role is eligible for the Campus Services New Starter and Refer a Friend bonuses. See below for more information.

About the role:

We are looking for a Security Officer to join our security team. This position involves supporting students and staff at the University's main campus and off-site buildings, ensuring a safe environment throughout.

The role is very customer focused. You will be expected to perform well when dealing with emergencies, medical first aid response, alarm activations and many other reported incidents.

The basic working week is of 38.5 hours which includes 36.5 hours + 2 hours contracted overtime; these hours will be worked on a rotating shift basis cover 24/7 365 days of the year and attracts 15% shift allowance; at times during staff shortages the post holder will be required to work with other Campus teams and cover different shifts.

The appointment will be made subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) clearance being obtained.

About you:

• Able to work effectively in a team, as well as taking initiative when working alone
• Excellent communication skills; able to work with a diverse community, providing understanding and support
• Full car driving license
• Computer literate - additional training will be provided
• First Aid At Work (FAAW) trained and holder of a Security Industry Authority licence (training provided if needed)

What we offer:

Our campus is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and the City of Bath with its historic charm and social activity only a short distance away creates an excellent environment in which to work.

We recognise the dedication, achievements and talents of our workforce through our offering of initiatives & benefits, including (but not limited to):

• Generous employer pension contributions
• 36 days holiday (annual leave, discretionary days and bank holidays)
• A flexible working environment
• A commitment to personal and professional development
• Ofsted outstanding rated onsite nursery
• Salary exchange scheme (cycle to work)
• Onsite private and NHS dentist, onsite medical centre
• Employee discount scheme

We aim to be an inclusive university, where difference is celebrated, respected & encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality & intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, &  backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees & students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on our teams. 

We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader; committed to building disability confidence & supporting disabled staff.

Find out from our staff what makes the University of Bath a great place to work. Follow us @UniofBath & @UniofBathJobs on Twitter for more information.

This role is eligible for the Campus Services New Starter bonus*. Apply today & if you are appointed, receive an additional £500 one month after starting & £500 on successfully passing your probation period (six months). Please note this bonus is pro rata for part time roles. 

This role is eligible for the Campus Services Refer a Friend bonus*. If a University staff member has ‘referred’ you to apply for this vacancy, please ensure when applying you select ‘Employer Referral’ & enter the name of the relevant person when answering the question ‘Where did you learn of this job?'

*Both bonuses are subject to terms & conditions

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