Job Title: Day Shift Security Officer – Student Accommodation
Location: Exeter
Hours: Weekend Day Shifts
Pay: £12.25 per hour (PAYE employee)
Job Overview:
We are seeking a professional and reliable security officer to provide daytime weekend security services at a student accommodation site in Exeter. This role is perfect for someone looking for part-time work. It is a public-facing position suited to individuals who can deliver excellent customer service while maintaining a safe and secure environment. You will work as a PAYE employee and be part of a supportive on-site team, handling routine security duties and responding to incidents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Control access to the building, ensuring only authorised individuals enter.
• Provide a visible and proactive security presence.
• Conduct regular patrols of the building and surrounding areas.
• Respond to incidents, emergencies, and alarm activations promptly and professionally.
• Deliver friendly and helpful customer service to residents and visitors.
• Maintain clear and accurate records of daily activities and incidents.
• Report health & safety concerns, maintenance issues, or security risks.
• Enforce site policies and support a safe and respectful living environment.
• Assist with evacuations and follow fire safety protocols when necessary.
• Liaise with site staff, emergency services, and contractors as required.

Requirements:

• Valid SIA Licence (required)
• Previous experience in a security or residential setting preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional, reliable, and confident working independently and as part of a team
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Basic IT literacy (for logging incidents and using email)

Desirable:

• First Aid certification
• Experience working with students or in accommodation settings
• Knowledge of safeguarding and health & safety procedures

What We Offer:

• Weekend daytime shifts as a PAYE employee
• Competitive pay at £12.25 per hour
• Statutory employee benefits including holiday pay and pension contributions
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Supportive and friendly on-site team environment

Job Types: Part-time, Zero hours contract
Pay: £12.21-£12.25 per hour
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 21/09/202

• Control access to the building, ensuring only authorised individuals enter.
• Provide a visible and proactive security presence.
• Conduct regular patrols of the building and surrounding areas.
• Respond to incidents, emergencies, and alarm activations promptly and professionally.
• Deliver friendly and helpful customer service to residents and visitors.
• Maintain clear and accurate records of daily activities and incidents.
• Report health & safety concerns, maintenance issues, or security risks.
• Enforce site policies and support a safe and respectful living environment.
• Assist with evacuations and follow fire safety protocols when necessary.
• Liaise with site staff, emergency services, and contractors as required