Security Officer

Closing Date: Monday 05 October 2020   12.00pm (Midday)

Fixed Term contract for 6 months in the first instance

This post is based at the Huddersfield and Dewsbury centres of Kirklees College but duties will be required to be undertaken across any of the college buildings:

Kirklees College is a large successful FE college, currently Ofsted graded as Good. Operating across Kirklees with centres based in Huddersfield and Dewsbury.

Hours: 48 hours per week/ 38 weeks per year.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work within a modern building, with excellent on site facilities, such as a fully equipped gym, hair & beauty salons and fine dining restaurant.

The overall purpose of the post is ensuring the safety of students, staff and visitors whilst using the college premises and facilities along with the security of the buildings, grounds and property under the ownership or control of Kirklees College.

It is essential that you have had previous experience of working in a customer focussed environment offering outstanding public service to both adults and young people. Applicants must be security minded but with a priority on pastoral care and wellbeing and safety of others.

Responsible for promoting an optimal learning environment and acting as a deterrent to unsafe or unacceptable behaviour by patrolling the college, monitoring learner behaviour and enforcing college policies.  Working closely with the Safeguarding team to promote a safe learning environment. 

To ensure a high standard of customer care and service in addition to keeping the college safe you will also be front facing and in many cases the first person students, staff and visitors engage with as they enter the college buildings therefore customer service is key to the success of the role. 

The prevent strategy and safeguarding are key priorities of the college and the role of Security Guard is central to the focus.  The successful individual will need to focused and determined to ensure the college environment is a safe one. 

To ensure the safety of students, staff and visitors whilst using the college premises and facilities along with the security of the buildings, grounds and property of the college.  Providing high standard of customer care and service in addition to keeping the college safe. 

The qualifications deemed essential for the post are a minimum of a Level 2 qualification in literacy and numeracy (e.g. GCSE English and Maths at grade A*-C) and full driving license. The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is also essential for the post.

As a learning organisation and as part of our commitment to your continued professional development we may require you to complete an apprenticeship standard or framework that relates to this opportunity.

If you have supplied an e-mail address, should you be shortlisted for interview, we will contact you via your e-mail address.

If you have any queries about this post please e-mail hrenquiry@kirkleescollege.ac.uk

Kirklees College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As a College we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

As an employer, we are committed to exploring opportunities for flexible working and ensuring the work-life balance and wellbeing of our workforce. Visit the Jobs page on our website for further information.

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