Patrol Officer

Estates and Campus Services

Estates and Campus Services design, repair, maintain and secure all campuses. We aim to provide a seamless service to all students, staff and visitors. Covering a multitude of services, we are available to assist with any issue concerning the University estate and facilities, safety, security and welfare of student’s staff and visitors to campus.

We are currently seeking a number of Patrol Officers for the Security Team. This post will be on annualised hour’s contracts.

Duties of the Role

This post will involve ensuring the welfare, safety and security of a diverse campus population, undertaking a wide range of duties within the University Campus and externally to University owned and administered properties.

Responsibilities will include responding to enquiries in person, by phone or email, liaising with other University Sections, providing first aid, mental health support and pastoral care to students and staff, attending emergency situations, fire alarm activation and evacuations, dealing with conflict situations and patrolling and securing the University campus.

Skills and qualifications required

The successful candidate will have a first aid qualification, training in mental health first aid and training in conflict management and physical intervention, or will be willing to undergo training in order to achieve these qualifications and requirements.

You will ideally have previous experience of providing a security and welfare support service, have experience in working in a customer focused environment, be able to remain calm and professional under pressure and you will have the ability to deal with conflict situations with confidence.

Due to the nature of the work, this appointment is subject to an enhanced criminal record check, known as a Disclosure.

We particularly welcome applications from those who identify as female or non-binary and those from an ethnic minority as they are under-represented in this section.

Please note that this advert is part of a rolling recruitment campaign. At the time you make your application there may not be a current vacancy. You will be notified within 6 weeks as to the outcome of the application. If your application is of interest to us but there is not a vacancy at the time of applying, your application will be placed on hold. Previous applicants do not need to re-apply.Please see the attached job pack, which contains a full job description and person specification which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role plus more information relating to the post. We recommend you read this information carefully before making an application. Applications should be made on-line, but if you would like advice or help in making an application, or need information in a different format, please contact resourcing@essex.ac.uk

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Please use the 'Apply' button to read further information about this role including the full job description and person specification which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role. You will also find details of how to make your application here.

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