Security Officer

Brighton College is seeking to appoint a Security Officer on a full-time, permanent basis.
The primary responsibility of the Security Officer is to be one of the first points of contact for visitors, staff and pupils visiting Brighton College, therefore, excellent communication skills whilst being able to manage situations in a calm manner are essential.
Scope of the role:
• To provide Security/Concierge Front of House presence on College properties.
• To be proactive regarding the security of the College, Prep School and offsite premises.
• To be alert for possible intruders.
• To deal with pupils, staff, governors and visitors in a calm, friendly and helpful
manner.
Duties:
The following indicate some of the principal tasks and responsibilities:
• Unlock and secure exits, entrances and buildings on College premises at designated times.
• Random patrol of College grounds and buildings.
• Respond to alarms (fire, burglar etc.)
• Respond to emergency calls from staff, pupils and Health Centre.
• Man the Security Lodge when not required elsewhere.
• Liaise with organisers of events being held during duty shift. This will include external clients as well as College staff and pupils.
• Ensuring the safety and security of pupils, staff and governors on campus.
• Ensuring the safety and security of visitors to the College.
• Monitoring of traffic and traffic control at specified times.
• Ability to interact with all types of people with courtesy and tact.
• Basic investigation and report writing.
• To respond to any other reasonable management request.
Safeguarding responsibilities:
• This role will involve daily contact with pupils, and you will be engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
• All staff and volunteers have a responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact.
Hours:
• 40 hours per week (Monday to Sunday) on a rota system between the hours of 06:30 and 23:00.
• This will be 5 out of 7 days per week, including some weekends and bank holidays.
• Depending on the shift worked within the rota system, the actual hours worked in a week may be greater or less than 40. However, when averaged over the rota period (currently 7 weeks) hours worked will not be more than 40 per week.
• Flexibility with regards to working hours is essential.
• Overtime is available on occasion.
Holidays:
23 days, plus bank holidays increasing to 28 days plus bank holidays after 2 years of service.
Benefits:
• Complimentary lunch is provided.
• Free tickets to the College's music, dance and drama performances.
• Job specific Learning and Development programme available to all employees.
• Life Cover is provided to eligible employees whilst working at Brighton College after successfully passing probation period.
• Brighton College provides a contributory pension scheme with matching contributions from the employer up to 9%, which all eligible employees will be automatically enrolled into within three months of commencement of employment.
• Perkbox: Employee benefit and rewards platform which provides access to a wide range of discounts, employee benefits and wellbeing resources.
Wellbeing:
• Significantly subsidised gym membership for the School of Science and Sport is available for eligible employees, which includes access to yoga and Pilates classes, the gym and swimming pool.
• Generous sickness policy.
• Healthy heart checks.
• Meditation sessions.
• Access to books, magazines and DVDs from the College Library.
For full details of the role, please see the Job Profile Document on our website.