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Security Officer
| Posting date: | 31 July 2024 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 August 2024 |
| Location: | Preston, Lancashire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of Central Lancashire |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 0617-24 |
Summary
A permanent vacancy has arisen at UCLan’s Preston campus for a Security Officer to work within the UCLan Security team. The post holder will be required to work 2 x 12 hour days, followed by 2 x 12 hour nights, followed by 4 x rest periods on a rotating shift basis, with flexibility to work on other shifts/campuses if required.
The purpose of the role is to ensure that the University and its premises remain as safe and secure an environment as possible, providing a rapid and professional response to incidents, emergencies, and evacuations in accordance with Standard Operational Procedures and policies.
The successful applicant will have knowledge of security type operations with excellent customer service and interpersonal skills. Applicants should also be experienced in diffusing situations calmly whilst maintaining empathy and confidentiality. Candidates will have effective communication skills (face-to-face, via radio, email or in writing); be able to follow verbal and written procedures; have the ability to prepare accurate reports and provide clear information as appropriate. The ability to remain calm in emergency situations; knowledge of Health & Safety and Data Protection Legislation, a valid driving licence and first aid certificate (or willingness to obtain) are also required for this role.
The purpose of the role is to ensure that the University and its premises remain as safe and secure an environment as possible, providing a rapid and professional response to incidents, emergencies, and evacuations in accordance with Standard Operational Procedures and policies.
The successful applicant will have knowledge of security type operations with excellent customer service and interpersonal skills. Applicants should also be experienced in diffusing situations calmly whilst maintaining empathy and confidentiality. Candidates will have effective communication skills (face-to-face, via radio, email or in writing); be able to follow verbal and written procedures; have the ability to prepare accurate reports and provide clear information as appropriate. The ability to remain calm in emergency situations; knowledge of Health & Safety and Data Protection Legislation, a valid driving licence and first aid certificate (or willingness to obtain) are also required for this role.
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