Security Officer

Job description
Ref: 70124

Hours of work: 30 hours per week

Salary: £18,7+2 per annum

Location: Wakefield College

We have an exciting opportunity for a Security Officer to join our team at our Wakefield College campus. As a Security Officer you will provide an essential service, which will involve providing a safe, secure and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors to the College.

The Security Officer role is varied, and no two days are ever the same. As a Security Officer, you will undertake duties to ensure that the relevant campus is opened and closed, secured and alarmed at agreed times and undertake regular patrols to monitor security and reporting any issues through the appropriate channels. You will also monitor student behaviour, intervening and managing behaviours when appropriate, promoting a positive College ethos at all times and reporting inappropriate behaviour to a duty manager.

We are looking for someone who can communicate at all levels and has the ability to remain calm and professional in a range of situations, quickly assessing and diffusing situations in line with College policies and values.

As a Security Officer, you should:
• Have previous experience of front line security
• Hold a SIA Licence
• Be First Aid trained or willing to undertake this training
• Have good communication and interpersonal skills

If you have the skills and experience we are looking for and would like to join us please click ‘Apply’ now, we’d love to hear from you.

See what we have to offer and come and join us…. You won’t be disappointed….

Benefits include:
• Generous Annual Leave (30 days annual leave pro rata + bank holidays + 5 College closure days)
• Personal and Professional Development opportunities
• Discounted Metro Card Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Generous, Employer Contributory Pension Schemes
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Reduced price personal gym membership
• Access to a wide range of high street discounts (retail, supermarkets, and restaurants)
• Annual Staff Recognition Awards

Closing date: 0+th September 2026

Interview date: 16th September 2026

For further details, please refer to the job description and person specification above.

Please note direct applicants only - no agency CV’s

The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all students and this post will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS.

If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal record check from the country/countries you have worked/resided in if you are the preferred candidate for the post. Further details of how to obtain the additional check is here: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and positively encourage applications from all.