Night Security Officer (School)

Job Description

• Hours: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM (based on a rota pattern), full-time, permanent
• Salary: £32,000 per annum

Thomas College is seeking a reliable and vigilant
Security & Portering Officer to join our night
shift rotation. Working 6pm - 6am based on a rota
pattern, this role ensures the safety of our residential
community and the protection of campus assets
overnight. The Night Officer is responsible for patrols,
system monitoring, and proactive site preparation,
maintaining high standards of customer service even
during out-of-hours operations

Duties

Site Vigilance & Security

• Conduct regular internal and external patrols to ensure all buildings are secure and perimeters are intact
• Continuously monitor CCTV and fire panels, responding promptly to alerts or suspicious activity
• Maintain and audit storage areas regularly to ensure site safety

Emergency Response & Safety

• Act as the primary First Responder for any fire alarm activations or site emergencies during the night shift
• Adhere strictly to lone-working procedures and utilise provided safety monitoring systems, particularly during holiday periods
• Maintain safety logbooks and complete all required statutory checks during the shift

Residential Service & Preparation

• Provide professional, customer-focused support to residential staff and respond to out-of-hours enquiries
• Support early-morning site preparations, including unlocking specific areas and assisting with early shift handovers or deliveries
• Promote safe working practices, including dynamic risk assessments, throughout the shift

Reporting & Compliance Support

• Take a proactive approach to reporting maintenance requirements, security breaches, or delays to the Security Manager
• Support the Estates team by completing specific security-related PPM checks and uploading findings to college compliance systems
• Ensure a thorough understanding of all college safety and emergency policies to operate with total professionalism

Essential Criteria

• Valid SIA Licence (Door Supervision or Security Guarding)
• Proven experience in night-shift security or a similar vigilant role
• Ability to work independently and take initiative with a proactive “can-do” attitude
• Strong communication skills and comfortable engaging with stakeholders if required
• Commitment to regular security and Health & Safety training

Desirable

• Knowledge of fire alarm and CCTV systems
• Experience in an educational or large organisational setting

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