Security Officer

Campus Services & Facilities

Location:  Highfield Campus
Salary:   £32,031 Per annum
Full Time Permanent
Closing Date:  Wednesday 29 March 2023
Interview Date:   To be confirmed
Reference:  2215123TD

The University of Southampton has an in-house security service providing 24-hour cover across a number of sites and is looking for additional full time permanent security officers. You will work on a rotating shift pattern of 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off. Although based at the Highfield Campus your duties will take you to all of our other sites patrolling on 12.5 hour shifts, so you can expect a varied and interesting work pattern.

A full, manual car Driving Licence is required, and you should also be able to demonstrate a good customer focused work record.

There will a requirement to spend some time within our central control room, therefore experience within this type of environment would be desirable (CCTV, alarm receiving, radio dispatch etc.).

Successful applicants without a Security Industry Authority Licence to Door Supervisor Level will be required to pass the week-long course at their own cost within 6 months of starting.

Interviews for this position are expected to be held in April 2023.

Working at the University offers you many benefits including generous annual leave, car parking, a cycle to work scheme, pension scheme, discounted gym membership, and a range of staff discounts.

We are committed to personal development and conduct regular team training as well as providing individuals the opportunity to improve themselves through a wide range of courses.

Application Procedure 

The application deadline is midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need assistance, call Recruitment on  +44 (0) 23 8059 2750, or email recruitment@soton.ac.uk. Quote reference 2215123TD on all correspondence.