Security Officer

Security Officer

Northamptonshire

4 on / 4 off shift pattern (6am-6pm / 6pm-6am, including weekends)

£27,302 per annum

We are delighted to be supporting a well-regarded Further Education college in Northamptonshire in the recruitment of a proactive and professional Security Officer to join their Estates Support team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong security background to play a key role in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of students, staff and visitors across a large and diverse campus.

About the Role

As a Security Officer, you will provide a visible and responsive security presence across the site, ensuring a safe, secure, and welcoming environment.

This is a varied and hands-on role involving everything from patrols and incident response to front-of-house duties and supporting safeguarding initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and respond to incidents including fire alarms, first aid and health & safety issues
• Carry out regular patrols of buildings and grounds to deter and detect issues
• Manage access control for staff, students, visitors and contractors
• Monitor CCTV and alarm systems proactively
• Provide professional front-of-house support, including ID checks and visitor management
• Maintain accurate incident reports and security records
• Support safeguarding, student welfare and mental health first aid where required
• Assist with car park duties and site access control

About You

You will be a confident and approachable individual with experience in a security or customer-facing role. You'll be calm under pressure, proactive in your approach, and able to respond effectively to a wide range of situations.

Strong communication skills and a commitment to providing excellent service are essential, alongside the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Essential Requirements

• SIA Door Supervisor (DS) or Security Guarding (SG) licence
• SIA CCTV licence (or willingness to undertake training)
• Full driving licence with fewer than 6 points
• Experience in a customer-facing or security role
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to train as a first aider

Desirable

• Experience working in an educational environment
• Experience working with young people
• Strong IT and administrative skills

Benefits

The college offers a supportive and rewarding working environment, including a Local Government Pension Scheme, generous annual leave, wellbeing support, discounted gym membership, free on-site parking, a cycle to work scheme, high street discounts, and opportunities for professional development.

Safeguarding

The college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and must be able to provide five years of verifiable employment history.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.