Security Officer; Campus Incident and Emergency response

Security Officer (Campus Incident and Emergency response)

Job title Security Officer (Campus Incident and Emergency response)

Department Security

Salary Starting from £36,289, rising to £41,279inclusive of 25% additional allowances plus 2 hours of contracted overtime per week

Grade Grade 5

Contract Type Full Time, Open Ended

Placed on Wednesday 21 October 2026

Interview date To be confirmed

Reference KD14016

Special Conditions A DBS check is required for this position, Shift work that receives a shift allowance, The position involves driving and requires a valid UK driving licence, Night shift working hours, Uniform, footwear or personal protective equipment is supplied and is required to be worn, Lone working, Manual handling

Join the University of Bath’s Security team and play a vital role in keeping our students, staff and visitors safe across our campus, student accommodation and city buildings.

This is a varied, hands‑on role involving security patrols, emergency response, first aid and welfare support. You will work collaboratively with colleagues and emergency services while using your initiative to manage incidents and provide a safe, welcoming environment for our university community.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Relevant security experience and sound judgement.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• The ability to remain calm and respond effectively to challenging situations.
• Empathy and an understanding of welfare and mental health concerns.
• Strong teamwork, problem-solving and IT skills.

You must hold a full, valid UK driving licence for manual and automatic vehicles. You must also hold an SIA Door Supervisor licence and First Aid at Work qualification,
or be willing and eligible to obtain these within six months of starting. Mental Health First Aid training must be completed during probation.
Relevant training will be provided.

Appointment is subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS clearance.

The role operates on a rotating shift pattern covering 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, including 12-hour shifts, night work and regular foot patrols.

The contracted working week is 38.5 hours, including two hours of contracted overtime. The role attracts a 15% shift allowance and a 10% market supplement.

Campus Services New Starter bonus *.In addition to the great benefits Campus Services’ offers, this role is eligible for a £1,000 bonus. This is payable the month after successfully passing your six months’ probation.
Please note this bonus is pro rata for part time positions.

This role is also eligible for the Campus Services Refer a Friend bonus*. If a university staff member has ‘referred’ you to apply for this vacancy they may be eligible for a bonus. Please ensure when applying, that you select ‘Referred by current member of staff’ or note their name when answering the question ‘Where did you learn of this job?'.

The referrer must be noted at time of application to be considered.

• Both bonuses are subject to terms and conditions.

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equity and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university.

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