Security Officer

STANMORE COLLEGE

SECURITY OFFICER
(Full time, 36 hours per week, through the year)

We are looking for a Site Security Officer to encourage and ensure on-site security and appropriate student conduct in line with the College rules and to assist with general site maintenance duties.

Candidates must have recent experience of security work, preferably with young people, and a Level 2 qualification/Door Supervisor’s certificate.

Staff Benefits

• Staff Development & Training Opportunities
• 50% discount on college run courses (Adult Guide)
• Generous pension scheme
• Generous holiday leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Season ticket loan
• Free on-site car parking
• On-site cafeteria and coffee outlet (Costa Coffee)

• Health & Wellbeing
• Free independent telephone counselling service with our Employee

Assistant Programme

• On-site Counselling service
• Free on-site gym
• Various evening well-being classes
• Cycle to work scheme

Salary: Band F, points 17 - 20, £24,388 - £26,463 per annum

Closing date for applications is Monday, 8th May 2023.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday, 16th May 2023.

STANMORE COLLEGE

POST: Security Officer
(Full time, 36 hours per week, through the year)

REPORTING TO: Head of Estates

Purpose of the Job

To encourage and ensure on-site security and appropriate student conduct in line with the
College rules and to assist with general site maintenance duties.

Main Activities

1. Monitoring student activity and conduct on the College site, intervening where necessary, to ensure that behaviour complies with the Code of Behaviour.

2. Controlling access to the College site, identifying intruders present and taking action as required.

3. Locking and alarming the college buildings and grounds.

4. Covering the absence of other security staff.

5. Patrolling the site through the day, as required, focussing on main areas of student activity, entry and exit points.

6. Responding to requests from local residents (via the College or direct) to assist with student incidents and accompanying College managers patrolling streets neighbouring the College, ensuring students remain safe and behave appropriately.

7. Assisting with keeping the College site clean and tidy at all times, including bin emptying and litter collection, where required.

8. Providing assistance and guidance to site visitors seeking directions or information.

9. Assisting maintenance staff as required on any sites at which the college operates.

10. Undertaking security patrols outside term-time as well as assisting with general site maintenance.

11. Taking personal responsibility for supporting, promoting and following all College policies in relation to health and safety, safeguarding, equality and diversity and data protection within the scope of the post.

The postholder can be required to carry out any other duties consistent with the grade of post, at any site on which the College may operate.

This job description is current at the date shown below. In consultation with the postholder, it is liable to variation by management within a reasonable timescale to reflect or anticipate changes in or to the job.

Salary: Band F, points 17 - 20, £24,388 - £26,463 per annum

Closing date for applications is Monday, 8th May 2023.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday, 16th May 2023.

MD: 15.12.2022

STANMORE COLLEGE PERSON SPECIFICATION

JOB TITLE: Site Security Officer

DEPARTMENT: Estates

Criteria Possible source of evidence

QUALIFICATIONS:

Level 2 qualification Application form/certification

SIA Door Supervisor’s certificate Application form/ certification

First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain Application form/ certification

EXPERIENCE OF:

Recent experience of security work, preferably Application form/ supporting involving young people statement/reference

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Sound equal opportunities practice and how to Supporting statement/ apply it in the relevant area of work interview

Security routines Supporting statement/ interview

Basic health and safety principles Supporting statement/ interview

SKILLS:

Communication skills, both verbal and written Application form/ supporting statement/ interview

Good observational skills Supporting statement/medical assessment

General maintenance skills Supporting statement/ interview

ABILITY TO:

Work on own initiative and without direct Supporting statement/ supervision interview

Understand and carry out instructions Supporting statement/ selection task/ interview

Work independently and as a member of a team Supporting statement/ interview

Respond to the needs of others in an efficient Supporting statement/ and friendly manner selection task/ interview

Act calmly and rationally if provoked Supporting statement/ interview

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Flexibility and adaptability Interview

Reliability Interview

Good Physical Health/resilience Interview/medical assessment

Commitment to continuous personal Application form/ supporting development statement/ interview

Willingness to travel to other sites Supporting statement/interview
MD: 15.12.2022

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £24,388.00-£26,463.00 per year

Benefits:

• Canteen
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• On-site gym

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Middlesex, HA7 4BQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• security: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• SIA (preferred)

Work Location: In person