Library Security Officer

Estates and Facilities Directorate

Salary on appointment will be £29,254 per annum pro rata, with an annual increment up to £30,231 per annum pro rata.  

This is an exciting time to be joining the UEA Security team with the extensive growth and development in the division currently.

This role will see you operating in the Library building, providing first class security functions.

With a strong customer focus, and working as part of a team, you will look after the safety and security of the building and provide and maintain a safe, secure and sustainable environment for staff and visitors and their property, overnight. You will also act as first responder for incidents and as a point of contact for information.

With a minimum of five GCSEs Grade A-C (9-4) including Maths and English (or equivalent qualifications or experience), you will have experience of working within a professional security, customer service or public-facing environment. You will also hold your SIA Door Supervisor or Security Guarding Licence. 

You will need excellent communication skills, along with experience of independently managing incidents and achieving effective outcomes and the ability to assess risk and make sound operational decisions with minimal supervision.

The ability to remain calm and professional in all circumstances and to be sensitive to the needs and views of other is essential. 

This part-time post is available immediately on an indefinite basis. You will be expected to work a two on, six off 12-hour rotational shift pattern overnight between 21:00 and 09:00.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointment will be subject to a criminal record check at Enhanced level from the Disclosure and Barring Service, including a check of the Child Barred List. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. 

Further information on our great benefits package, including 34 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and additional University Customary days (pro rata for part-time) can be found on our benefits page. 

Closing date: 1 December 2026

The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.

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