Security Officer

A flexible approach to working hours is required.  Full-time hours of work are 40 hours per week, excluding a 60-minute unpaid break per day which may be split into two 30-minute periods. Working shifts may occur on every day of the week, typically no more than 5, including Bank Holidays, days, evenings, and nights.

What we are looking for:

• Experience of working in a security setting, preferably as part of an in-house team
• Capable of using the Microsoft Office packages (Work, Excel, Outlook) and generally IT literate.
• Comfortable working alone and using your initiative with a commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build appropriate and professional relationships
• Ability to assess a situation quickly, using appropriate de-escalation techniques to defuse a situation and provide effective solutions, particularly with people demonstrating disruptive behaviour

Duties/responsibilities:

• Act as the first point of contact for students, staff, visitors, contractors and external agencies
• Work closely with colleagues to maintain a safe, secure and efficient campus environment, including carrying out regular patrols, opening and securing buildings, and handing enquiries
• Provide reception cover at the Skills Park Reception as required, ensuring consistent security standards and customer service across both reception areas.
• Identify and appropriately challenge inappropriate student behaviour
• Monitoring College CCTV systems, recording incidents and preparing reports as required.

Benefits:

• A discounted on-site gym, sports hall, fitness class, osteopathy and day nursery
• 5-minute walk from Ewell East Station, Free parking on-site
• Discounted Starbucks
• Free online qualifications

Nescot is graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted following its latest inspection in January 2023. Safeguarding arrangements are “effective” with regular training for staff, and leaders have in place “an effective policy for safer recruitment.” At Nescot, we’re proud of our inclusive culture and we welcome all applications. This role is employed through Nescot Enterprises Ltd, a whole owned subsidiary of Nescot which operates different terms and conditions. This college is a smoke-free campus—smoking and vaping are not permitted anywhere on campus.

Closing date is 10^th December (we reserve the right to interview during this period and to close the advert early should a suitable candidate be appointed)

Interview date 2^nd December 2026 (for early applicants)