Trainee Group Security Officer

DC563 – Trainee Group Security Officer
Location – Newcastle-under-Lyme & Stafford
Salary – £20,000

Overview:

First Military Recruitment is working in partnership with our client to recruit a Trainee Group Security
Officer. The successful candidate will be part of the wider security team covering hours across two college campuses (primarily Newcastle-under-Lyme but with some time spent at Stafford as required).
As well as providing a welcoming, safe, and secure environment for learners and staff, you will also maintain security of the College premises and grounds throughout the hours of business.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Regularly patrol the College premises, grounds, and car parks and to monitor activities and provide a visible security presence.
• Act as point of contact for learners on issues relating to their security and behaviour within

College, and to provide instructions, guidance, and advice as appropriate.

• Ensure that the College premises are properly used for their appointed purposes, and to prevent any inappropriate use or unacceptable practice.
• Assist in maintaining acceptable standards of discipline and behaviour throughout the

College, and to provide a first response to incidents which may compromise security.

• Assist in the receiving and delivery of parcels and packages across the campuses.
• Monitor use of the College car parks, to provide advice to users where required and to intervene where parking is inappropriate or causes obstruction or inconvenience.
• Use data from the College’s CCTV and security systems for maintaining security, and for the investigation of incidents and occurrences.
• Regularly review stored CCTV data, to provide copies to Police or emergency services when requested, and to ensure that records are logged and filed efficiently for further reference.
• Maintain detailed records of all security related incidents in accordance with College procedure, and to provide reports as necessary.
• Investigate incidents where necessary and to provide such additional information as may be appropriate.
• Monitor visitors to the College, to provide them with guidance and assistance where necessary and to ensure, as far as possible, that no unauthorised persons enter the College premises.
• Challenge anti-social behaviour in College such as inappropriate language, aggressive behaviour, vandalism, graffiti, and litter.
• Liaise with the local Police and with security providers and to keep abreast of best practice and new initiatives in security and crime prevention.
• Advise management on matters relating to security and proper use of the College premises and facilities.
• Be aware of, and maintain compliance with, all departmental and College requirements relating to Health and Safety.
• Undertake any other duties which may arise from time to time and are commensurate with the post.

Skills and Experience:

• A good general standard of education.
• As a Trainee, is willing to work towards an appropriate qualification in areas such as security,

CCTV, or Safeguarding.

• Willing to work towards gaining an SIA Licence to ensure compliance with licensed premises requirements at both campuses
• Has significant experience of working with young people in an education/youth work setting or other relevant area.
• Can use initiative and judgement in dealing confidently and decisively with breaches of security or in situations which may compromise security.
• Physically active and can undertake regular indoor and outdoor patrols on the College campus.
• A reasonable level of strength and fitness to meet the physical demands of the role and the ability to move heavy or bulky items using the correct Manual Handling techniques.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and able to deal clearly and courteously with the public, students and College staff and management.
• Can work well as part of a team and able to work co-operatively with colleagues.
• Can communicate effectively with students and able to gain their respect and trust.
• A willingness to undertake continuous professional development.
• A good understanding of equal opportunities and a positive attitude towards them.
• Has a good understanding of safeguarding issues and their importance to the College.
• Hold a valid full driving licence and able to travel between the two campuses at Newcastle- under-Lyme and Stafford.

In return our client offers:

• A salary of £20,000 (with a pay review after approximately 12 months when Trainee period is complete).
• 37-hour working week – 3-shift pattern (early, day, late) – earliest start will be 6am, latest finish will be 9pm and no overnight shifts – shifts will change during summer holiday.
• 24 days holiday + Public Holidays + 2-week break at Christmas.
• Generous Pension Scheme.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £20,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: DC563 – Trainee Group Security Officer