11148 - Security Officer
Grade UE03: £22,214 to £24,248 per annum, plus 30% premium band allowance
Estates Security Department / Corporate Services Group
Full time: 35 hours per weekOpen Ended contract: Permanent
The Opportunity
We are seeking one full time Security Officer to join the Security Department at the University of Edinburgh.
The Security department provides 24/7 security cover across the University of Edinburgh. This ensures that students, staff, and visitors are kept as safe as possible and that buildings are kept secure and free from damage.
The Security Officer routinely patrols the University on foot and in vehicle as well as assisting in the control room. They are often the first point of contact for staff and students when a serious incident or crime occurs. They provide immediate support, guidance, and reassurance.Routinely they also respond to fire and intruder alarms.
An integral part of the role is providing welfare support and the subsequent signposting to other agencies. The care of students and staff is at the forefront of the role.
Your skills and attributes for success:
Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written.Able to remain calm under pressure.
Good listener.
Full driving licence.
Computer literate.
Good attention to detail