Security Patrol Officer

Are you looking for varied role in a security setting, where you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and security of one of the world's most prestigious Universities?

The University of Oxford has been ranked the world's leading university for nine consecutive years - a place where centuries of tradition meet world-changing innovation. It offers a unique environment where you can help shape the future while working in a culture that values excellence, collaboration, and impact.

Here, everyone contributes to ground-breaking research that addresses global challenges — from advancing sustainability to pioneering healthcare solutions. Our diverse and inclusive community is committed to wellbeing, personal development, and supporting individual aspirations. The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence.

Oxford University Security Services

Our 24/7 Security Services Team plays a vital role in maintaining a safe and secure environment for all who work, study, and visit the University.

The team delivers intelligence-led patrols, CCTV monitoring, and rapid incident response, ensuring the protection of our people and property. From crime prevention initiatives and security training to managing VIP visits and major University events, every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a meaningful difference.

Security patrols work as part of a team delivering safety and security 24 hours a day, 365 days a year aimed at maintaining a safe and secure environment in which to work, study and visit.

What We Offer

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees' wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

• Induction training delivered by Security Services Training Officer
• A Tutor Officer to support your early development
• Boot and clothing allowance and free uniform
• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 34 days annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs

About the Role

As a uniformed Patrol Officer, you will provide intelligence led foot and vehicle patrols of the city-wide Collegiate University estate, delivering reassurance to staff, students and visitors whilst being a visible deterrent to those wishing to commit crimes or disrupt the University's day-to-day functions.

Security Patrol Officers respond and resolve a wide-range of incidents that occur throughout University buildings, museums, parks and gardens and support the work of all emergency services, local authorities and charitable agencies. While conducting security patrols you will be required to identify and report any safety or security hazards that are likely to cause damage to University premises or, loss, damage or injury to persons including fire, flood, and intrusion. You will respond to information received about breaches of the University car parking conditions and take appropriate action.

During control room duty, you will be monitor communications and alarm from across the University Estate. Utilise CCVT to monitor the estate to prevention of crime and incident by direct Security Patrol Officers to assist and summon the emergency services when necessary.

You will join an operational team working 12 hour shifts over three consecutive days and nights rolling shift roster, (three-day duties followed by three rest days, followed by three-night duties, three rest days).

About You

Security Patrol Officer is a customer facing role that will require you wear the prescribed uniform and maintain a smart, tidy appearance at all times. You will be an effective communicator with excellent interpersonal skills and be able to develop good rapport with all those you interact with.

You will be willing and able to work closely with colleagues as part of a cohesive team, maintain a calm, friendly and professional approach and be able to work in line with operational need.

You will be competent in the use of a range of technologies used in the security industry that you will operate to assist the day to day delivery of the service, this will include operating CCTV systems. You will require good up to date computer literacy skills, be familiar with Microsoft and web-based packages and consistently apply attention to detail. You demonstrate a willingness to learn new skills to operate changing IT based systems and new technological developments.

You will require a full UK or European driving license and able to drive University owned manual vehicles to provide an immediate response to reported incidents. You will be required to undertake mental health awareness training and obtain a first aid qualification.

Application Process

Please direct informal enquiries about the post to Mark Curtis, Deputy Head and Operations Manager for Security Services via

To apply for this position, please submit the following documents as part of your online application:

• Covering letter/supporting statement
• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• Contact details of two referees (only contacted if you are successful)

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday, 14 November 2025.

Interviews will take place on Monday 1 December 2025, and will be held face-to-face.