Security Patrol Officer - Oxford, United Kingdom - University of Oxford

University of Oxford

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Oxford, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Join the esteemed Security Services Team at Oxford University

At Oxford University Security Services, we're not just safeguarding buildings; we're protecting the future.

As part of a team renowned for excellence, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and security of our prestigious institution.

About Oxford University

The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence.

Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.

Oxford University Security Services
Security Services deliver safety and security across the University estate.

It provides a central alarm and CCTV monitoring service, supported by intelligence-led security patrols, and a mobile response capability to attend any incidents.

Security patrols are carried out to prevent crime and to reassure staff, students and visitors across the estate.

Other responsibilities include management of car parking, security training for staff, crime awareness briefings for staff and students, crime prevention and reduction initiatives and security for VIP visits, major University ceremonial occasions and student demonstrations.

The job of the post holder is to work as part of the University Security Services team delivering safety and security 24 hours a day, 365 days a year aimed at maintaining a safe and secure environment in which to work, study and visit.

What We Offer
As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees' wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

Induction training delivered by Security Services Training Officer
A Tutor Officer to support your early development
Boot and clothing allowance and free uniform
An excellent contributory pension scheme
34 days annual leave
A comprehensive range of childcare services
Family leave schemes
Cycle loan scheme
Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs

About the Role

As a uniformed Patrol Officer, you will provide intelligence led foot and vehicle patrols of the city-wide Collegiate University estate, delivering reassurance to staff, students and visitors whilst being a visible deterrent to those wishing to commit crimes or disrupt the University's day-to-day functions.

Security Patrol Officers respond and resolve a wide-range of incidents that occur throughout University buildings, museums, parks and gardens and support the work of all emergency services, local authorities and charitable agencies.

While conducting security patrols you will be required to identify and report any safety or security hazards that are likely to cause damage to University premises or, loss, damage or injury to persons including fire, flood, and intrusion.

You will respond to information received about breaches of the University car parking conditions and take appropriate action.

During control room duty, you will be monitor communications and alarm from across the University Estate.

Utilise CCVT to monitor the estate to prevention of crime and incident by direct Security Patrol Officers to assist and summon the emergency services when necessary.

You will join an operational team working 12 hour shifts over three consecutive days and nights rolling shift roster, (three-day duties followed by three rest days, followed by three-night duties, three rest days).

About You

Security Patrol Officer is a customer facing role that will require you wear the prescribed uniform and maintain a smart, tidy appearance at all times.

You will be an effective communicator with excellent interpersonal skills and be able to develop good rapport with all those you interact with.

You will be willing and able to work closely with colleagues as part of a cohesive team, maintain a calm, friendly and professional approach and be able to work in line with operational need.

You will require a full UK or European driving license and able to drive University owned manual vehicles to provide an immediate response to reported incidents.

You will be required to undertake mental health awareness training and obtain a first aid qualification.

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