Campus Safety Officer
About This Role
About the Role
As a Campus Safety Officer, you will play a vital role in helping us provide a safe, secure and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors across our campus.
You will act as a visible and approachable presence, supporting the wider student experience while ensuring the Printworks Campus and where required, our Somerville House and Temple Newsam campuses remain a safe and secure place to be.
This role naturally demands a high level of teamwork and collaboration with colleagues, students, parents/carers and visitors.
What You Will Do
- Carrying out regular patrols of campus buildings and grounds.
- Providing a professional and welcoming first point of contact.
- Monitoring access to College premises and maintaining site security.
- Responding to incidents, emergencies and welfare concerns.
- Supporting safeguarding activity and positive student behaviour.
- Monitoring CCTV systems and completing security checks.
- Acting as a First Aider and supporting emergency responses.
- Completing reports and maintaining accurate records.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues and external agencies.
- Contributing to ongoing improvements in campus safety and customer service.
About You
- Experience working in a security, safety, customer service or public-facing role.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
- Good organisational and record-keeping skills.
- A commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.
GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent).
Hold a valid SIA licence or be willing to obtain one, with the cost of this funded by us.
A positive, flexible and team-focused approach to work.
- Passionate about creating safe, welcoming environments and delivering outstanding customer service, with a confident, proactive approach which helps build positive relationships while maintaining a safe and secure campus for everyone.