Accommodation Security Officer

This role is eligible for the Campus Services New Starter bonus (£1,000) * and Campus Services refer a friend bonus. 

This is an exciting position at an international University based in the City of Bath for any applicant that is looking to help and support students & staff within a Higher Education setting. 

The role is strongly customer focused and you must demonstrate an ability to perform well within a team and also be able to demonstrate the use of initiative whilst working alone when dealing with emergencies, medical first aid response, alarm activations & many other reported incidents.

Together with a team of security staff, you will be responsible for ensuring a safe environment throughout both campus and City campus, including student accommodation & other University Buildings.

About you

You are required

• to have excellent communication skills & be able to deal with a diverse international community, providing understanding, support & outstanding customer service.
• to have computer skills and be able to use various software packages, including custom software specific to the University & general software. Training will be provided when needed.

To perform in this role you must also:

• hold a full UK driving licence for motor cars, as you will be driving university vehicles
• be First Aid At Work (FAAW) trained
• hold a Security Industry Authority licence

Further information

The position covers the main University campus and City campus buildings off site.

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 you will be required to work with other Campus teams and cover different shifts.

The appointment will be made subject to a Basic Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check being obtained.

What we can offer you

Campus Services New Starter bonus*. In addition to the great benefits Campus Services’ offers, this role is eligible for a £1,000 bonus. This is payable the month after successfully passing your six months’ probation. Please note this bonus is pro rata for part time positions.

This role is also eligible for the Campus Services Refer a Friend bonus*. If a University staff member has ‘referred’ you to apply for this vacancy they may be eligible for a bonus. Please ensure when applying you select ‘Campus Services Employee Referral’ when answering the question ‘Where did you learn of this job?' and email campusserviceshr@bath.ac.uk the name of the person who referred you at the time of application.

* Both bonuses are subject to terms and conditions.

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and 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 the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader.

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