Security Officer at University of Salford

Salford, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Sep, 26

Salary

29588.0

Posted On

08 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Care, Verbal Communication, Confidentiality, Decision Making, Reporting, Teamwork, Self-Control, Diligence, Dependability

Industry

Higher Education

Description

The University of Salford has an exciting new opportunity available to join our invaluable Security Team! The Security Team are proud of the part they play in keeping our buildings a safe and enjoyable place to be for all. As a Security Officer no two days are the same, which makes this an interesting and varied role. The hours of work for this post will be an average of 36.25 hours per week, worked on a rota covering 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year. The maximum duration of a shift will be 8 hours. Previous experience as a Security Officer is not essential as full training will be provided. If you are diligent and dependable with strong customer care skills, please do not hesitate to apply! Please note this advert may close early if we receive a high volume of applications. Key Responsibilities Whilst working on your own initiative but also as a team, your strong verbal communication skills and exceptional customer care skills will shine through in this role, as you help others and tend to the queries and situations that arise daily. Maintaining confidentiality and respecting sensitivities when faced with a variety of circumstances is key with this role, along with maintaining self-control and having the ability to make split second decisions when under pressure. The ability to report on all situations that make up your day is also key. Collectively we want to improve and expand on the Universities approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). It will be part of the Security Officer role to contribute towards creating an inclusive culture where all our students and staff recognise themselves in those that surround them and can bring their whole selves to the University. A bit about Estates and Property Services The Security team on the Main Campus sits within the Estates and Property Service Division. Their core objective is to provide an essential and critical service across our Campus buildings and to use a holistic approach to ensure the security of all staff, students, visitors and to support all activities in that happen here. Estates & Facilities Services Directorate is responsible for delivering a full estates and facilities management service to the University, including property maintenance, planned maintenance and renovation, cleaning, security, caretaking and facilitating spaces for our staff and students. Estates and Facilities has a vision to co-create excellent learning, working and living environments that fully engage staff, students, visitors and industry and that facilitates the sharing of knowledge and information. What’s in it for you? Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme: 9% of your salary is paid into your pension by UoS, you can choose to pay more and UoS will match your extra contribution up to 4%. Generous annual leave - plus the option to buy additional holiday days Our community – there’s a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students’ lives The perks! MySalford, our online employee portal, offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discounts Wellbeing support –dedicated services and facilities to support your mental and physical health, ranging from an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling to sports and fitness facilities, including discounted gym memberships Job Description [https://iahgme.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/cs/idcplg?IdcService=GET_FILE&fldFile=fFileGUID:E398CFD56020767D831F8397BC2C965A&fldBrowsingMode=contribution]

Responsibilities

The Security Officer is responsible for maintaining a safe environment across campus buildings and handling daily queries from staff and students. Key duties include reporting incidents, making quick decisions under pressure, and contributing to an inclusive culture.