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Security Officer

Salary Range
£22,021 - £24,471
£1,835 - £2,039 / mo

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Crosskeys, Wales
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Salary: £22,021 - £24,471 per annum

(plus 10% flexibility allowance)

37 hours per week

Fixed Term – 31/12/24

We have an opportunity for a Security Officer at the Crosskeys Campus.

The Security Officer provides a visible security presence on campus and their role includes a wide range of security-related activities, including patrolling and responding to fire and security alarms, both during core hours and out of hours, as well as actively supporting the College’s caretaking team.

We are looking for someone with a proven track record within the security industry, having integrity and the ability to work on their own and as part of a team.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.

The College is committed to safeguarding, ensuring the safety and welfare of children and young people. Employment is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Please note that successful candidates will be expected to pay for the Enhanced Disclosure.

We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion, in line with our Equality Opportunities policy, all campuses are accessible and facilities such as prayer rooms are available.

We are committed to the recruitment and retention of disabled people, and are a Disability Confident Employer.

Closing Date: 15/02/23

Interview Date: 23/02/23

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 22 months

Salary: £22,021.00-£24,471.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Free parking
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Sick pay
  • Wellness programme

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Crosskeys: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

  • security: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • SIA (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: REQ139

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

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Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Security Officer roles across Coleg Gwent's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Colleges & Universities.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £22,021 - £24,471 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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