Security Officer

Wellington College is one of the world’s leading co-educational boarding and day schools located in rural Berkshire set in a stunning 400 acre campus, home to a blend of breathtaking original architecture and modern state-of-the-art facilities to provide the best possible education environment for our pupils. We have an exciting opportunity within our Security department who are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Security Officer. **About the role**: You will join on a full time, permanent basis (48 hours per week shift basis). The Wellington College Security Department operates daily by conducting three security shift patterns to facilitate 24/7 security services throughout the College estate and Wellington Prep School. The overriding purpose of the role is to ensure that pupils, staff and visitors are safeguarded within a comprehensive security service that enables teaching, learning, living and recreation to take place in a safe and secure environment. **Benefits**: Wellington College offers a wide range of benefits, in addition to a competitive salary we offer - 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), free lunch whilst on duty, subsidised membership to the Health & Fitness Club, generous contribution to the personal pension scheme, EAP, enhanced Maternity/Paternity scheme, free parking and access to a health cash plan. **Key responsibilities (Including but not limited to; see job description for full requirements)**: - Security Officers are responsible for operating all the required security tasks and functions in accordance with Security Assignment Instructions - Security staff are required to conduct direct patrolling within the College estate and attend incidents **Person Specification** The successful incumbent must have - Knowledge of the private security sector is required with personal experience in operating surveillance camera systems and other computer-based access control systems - Knowledge of fire detection systems is desirable. - A British Security Industry (SIA) Authority qualification is required such as: Level 2 Award in Door Supervision, Close Protection, Security Guard, Public space Surveillance (CCTV Operator) etc. (Only one qualification required) - A Full driving licence So, if you are committed to contributing towards the College community, think you’ve got what it takes to perform exceptionally in this role and would like to join our team, please **apply** now. - Wellington College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)._ - The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children._ **_All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK and must be able to produce supporting documents._