Job Description

The role

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Security and Campus Safety Officer to join the University of Bristol's Security Services team.



A range of professional, security related training is provided. The role is a fundamental part of the University community and provides reassurance to staff, students, and visitors alike.

What will you be doing?

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You will be part of an Operational Security Team providing a service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, that includes the following areas:


Foot and Mobile Security Patrols Active engagement with a range of people including students, staff, and visitors Monitoring and response to critical and life safety alarms Operating a modern 24/7 Security Control Room Emergency 'First responder' services to a wide spectrum of incidents Car Parking enforcement Promote crime reduction and personal safety awareness across the University community Liaise with the Emergency services, as required

You will work as part of a team of uniformed, well trained, professional Security and Campus Safety Officers working on a rotational 12-hour shift pattern working an average 35 hours per week over a 12-month period.



The roster pattern is 11-hour shifts (plus 1-hour unpaid meal relief) comprising of 2 days and 2 nights followed by 4 days off (4 on duty / 4 off duty). The core shifts are: 0600 - 1800 (days) / 1800 - 0600 (nights).

You should apply if

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You have:


Excellent communication and interpersonal skills The ability to remain calm and professional under pressure Experience in a customer-facing role, ideally in security Ability to dynamically risk assess any given situation Accurate recording of incidents

An SIA Door Supervision (DS) or Security Guarding (SG) license is desirable for this role; however, we will readily accept non-SIA applications from candidates with transferable skills in areas such as Customer Service or who are interested in pursuing a security career. Full training and support will be provided to obtain the necessary licencing for this role.



The following is essential:


Full UK Driving Licence

The following would also be useful, but are not essential as full training will be provided:


SIA Public Space Surveillance (PSS) (CCTV) licence First Aid qualification (with 1 days additional leave on qualification) Experience in a similar role

We would particularly welcome applications from women.

Additional information

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Contract type:

Open ended

Work pattern:

Full time

Grade:

F

Salary:

35,973 - 40,100 per annum (28,778 - 32,080 plus 25% for rotating shifts)

School/Unit:

Campus Division

This advert will close

at

23:59 UK time

on Monday 29th September.

Please be sure to address how you meet the criteria from the person specification in your supporting statement.

For informal queries about the role, please contact Simon Ramsden / 07976 682778 / simon.ramsden@bristol.ac.uk



You can learn more about Campus Operations department and hear some of our staff stories via our careers microsite.

Our strategy and mission

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We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.

The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an

inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential.

We want

to attract, develop, and retain individuals

with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives - particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.


JOB NUMBER###

SUPP112763

CONTRACT TYPE/WORK PATTERN###

Open ended / Full time

POSTING END DATE###

29 Sep 2025

FACULTY/DIVISION###

Campus Division

SALARY###

28,778 - 32,080 per annum (plus 25% rotating shift allowance)