Female Security Officer

Portal Security are looking for a professional, approachable and experienced Female Security Officer to join our team, working within a college environment.

This is an important role within our education security team, providing a visible female security presence to support student welfare, safeguarding and the day-to-day safety of the college community.

The successful candidate will play an important part in creating a safe, welcoming and secure environment for students, staff and visitors. Particular responsibilities will include carrying out student searches where required, undertaking toilet patrols, supporting safeguarding procedures and providing a female point of contact for students who may feel more comfortable approaching a female member of the security team.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who understands the importance of safeguarding within education and can balance a firm but fair approach to security with a caring, professional and approachable manner.

Working Hours:

• Monday to Friday. Full time, Part time, Flexible working options available.
• Occasional Saturdays/Sundays available as optional overtime.
• 39 weeks per year, term-time only.

Your Primary Responsibilities Will Include:

• Provide an efficient, effective and professional security service to students, staff and visitors.
• Act as a visible and approachable female security presence within the college.
• Conduct student searches when required, in accordance with college policies, safeguarding procedures and relevant guidance.
• Carry out regular patrols to help maintain student safety, deter inappropriate behaviour and identify any safeguarding concerns.
• Provide a female point of contact for students requiring assistance, reassurance or support.
• Support the college's safeguarding procedures and report any concerns, incidents or unusual behaviour promptly.
• Carry out regular internal and external patrols, including static security positions.
• Monitor student areas and help prevent unauthorised access, antisocial behaviour and potential safeguarding incidents.
• Control access and egress to the campus, ensuring all security procedures are followed.
• Work closely with the college's safeguarding team, pastoral staff and wider security team.
• Respond professionally to incidents, emergencies and student welfare concerns.
• Maintain accurate incident reports, handovers and daily records.
• Help create a safe, welcoming and positive environment for the entire college community.

About You:

We are looking for someone who is confident, professional and approachable, with a genuine understanding of the responsibilities involved in working within an education setting.

Essential Requirements:

• Valid Door Supervisor SIA Licence.
• First Aid qualification.
• Safeguarding qualification (or willingness to undergo the required training).
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to undergo the required checks).
• Comprehensive five-year employment history to support security vetting.
• Previous experience working as a Security Officer within an education setting.
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and student welfare.
• Confident in carrying out searches in line with relevant policies and procedures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience using two-way radios and telephone equipment.
• High levels of professionalism, integrity and confidentiality.
• Ability to remain calm, fair and confident when dealing with challenging situations.
• A strong team player with the ability to work independently when required.

The Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate will be someone who can establish positive relationships with students whilst maintaining clear professional boundaries. You should be confident enough to challenge inappropriate behaviour, but also approachable enough for students to feel comfortable seeking your assistance.

Previous experience dealing with young people, safeguarding concerns and student behaviour within a college or school environment would be highly beneficial.

Join Portal Security and become part of a team that plays an important role in keeping education environments safe and secure.