Security officers Work, Jobs in Buxton, Dby (with Salaries)

Security Team Member
University of Derby —Buxton
- £25,802 - £30,569 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Analysis skills
- University
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Security officer
Bardwood —Buxton
- £13 an hour
- Weekend availability
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Security Officer
Mitie —Buxton
- £13.71 an hour
- Full-time
- Employee discount
Security Officer
BHPSS Ltd —Chapel en le Frith
- £12.80 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- First Aid Certification
- Free parking
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Security Officer
Securitas UK —Macclesfield
- £13.45 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- English
- Employee discount
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Security - Security Officer
BidvestNoonan —Manchester
- £13.45 an hour
- Computer literacy
- Communication skills
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Security Officer
Ultra Services Group Limited —Stoke-on-Trent
- £13.25 an hour
- Temporary
- English
- Conflict management
- In-person
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Seasonal Security Officer
OCS Group —Stoke-on-Trent
- £13 an hour
- Customer service
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Relief Security Officer
ASEL —Stoke-on-Trent
- £12.71 - £15.00 an hour
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Unarmed Security Officers
Guardsman Group —Manchester
- Weekend availability
- Customer service
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Head Door Supervisor/Security **IMMEDIATE START**
Delta Facilities Management —Stockport
- From £17 an hour
- Part-time
- Driving
- In-person
- Communication skills
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SIA Security Officer
The Combined Services Provider —Stoke-on-Trent
- £15.35 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Annual leave
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Security Officer
BidvestNoonan —Sheffield
- £13.30 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
- Phone etiquette
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Event Security Officer (SIA Licensed)
SW Security (Yorkshire) Limited —Sheffield
- £14.25 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- First Aid Certification
- Free parking
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Security Officer
University of Salford —Salford
- 8 hour shift
- Customer service
- University
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
12h
Security Officer
Britsafe Limited —Sheffield
- £13.18 an hour
- Full-time
Park Warden
Park Holidays UK —Ashbourne
- £12.21 an hour
- Part-time
- Management
- Sales
- Organisational skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
10d
Security Officer
Uniguard Security —Manchester Central
- £12.71 - £15.00 an hour
- Temporary
- Microsoft Word
- First Aid Certification
- In-person
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Retail Security Officer
ASEL —Stoke-on-Trent
- £12.85 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
13d
Casual SIA Door Supevisor
7 Hills Services Ltd —Sheffield
- £14 - £15 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Word
- Hospitality
- Microsoft Outlook
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Security Team Member

University of Derby -
Buxton

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£25,802 - £30,569 a year
3 days ago

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Annual leave
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Private medical insurance
Employee discount
Sick pay

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Customer service
Analysis skills
First Aid Certification
Driving

Full job description

Job details

Responsible to

Head of Security

Location

Buxton Campus

Closing date

Sunday 28 June 2026

Salary

£25,802 to £26,582 per annum (for exceptional performers, there is scope for further progression up to £30,569 per annum).

Job grade

ATOS 3

Reference

0094-26

Contract type

Permanent

Post type

Full-time

Adaptive working type

Onsite
This role will be based on site, primarily in the named location.

About the University

We have one simple promise – to make a positive impact. Through our ground-breaking research, teaching excellence and commitment to sustainable living, we are changing lives for the better.

The University of Derby is a modern university with a modern outlook. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff and our region.

We have some of the best university facilities in the UK and achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and have been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 – making it one of the top universities in the country recognised for its outstanding student experience and student outcomes.

Financially strong and seriously ambitious we offer our employees an inclusive culture that centres itself around staff wellbeing, where you can be confident you will receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to enhance your skills.

About the College/Department

Our Campus Life and Student Living department is responsible for essential services that significantly impact the student experience.

Campus Life is all about the various services that enhance the overall student experience, including sports, recreational facilities and community engagement.

Whereas our Student Living teams ensure the safety, comfort and compliance of the University's residential estates.

Whichever team you become a part of; student experience is our focus!

Our security team are key to the University's success. Generally being the first interaction our customers and visitors will have with us, the service they receive from you and the team will shape their experience.

About the role

The full-time working hours for this role are 37 hours per week, working on a shift pattern consisting on Early, Days and Late shifts ranging between 06:00 to 22:00. You will be a vital member of our security teams who are responsible for delivering safety and security at Buxton campus.

The University of Derby is a vibrant and progressive place which strives to excel in everything it does. Our security team are key to the University's success. Generally being the first interaction our customers and visitors will have with us, the service they receive from you and the team will shape their experience. We are looking for an individual who is a customer focussed team player with an eye for detail.

You will be responsible for providing a welcoming, safe and secure environment, whilst encouraging all site users to promote a secure environment through their own conduct. You will also be responsible for providing advice, guidance, and support on all security related matters, across multiple sites, ensuring continued excellence in performance, profile and service at all times. Your role will be key to ensuring excellent security services delivery and pivotal in leading our security teams.

If you think this may be you then please submit your application to join the team.

The anticipated interview date will be W/C 13th July 2026.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring a solid foundation of academic achievement, alongside a full, clean UK driving licence to support operational flexibility. You will have demonstrable experience in team-oriented environments, where collaboration and effective communication were key to achieving shared goals.

You will have worked in a fast-paced security setting. Your background will include delivering front line security and customer service experience. You will have planned and delivered proactive patrol strategies, aligned to specific risk profiles, and adapted them as needed based on dynamic security demands.

Furthermore, you will be proficient in compiling comprehensive reports, as well as conducting initial investigations into security breaches or incidents of crime. Your analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to remain calm under pressure will be essential in contributing to the safety and integrity of the organisation.

Principal accountabilities

To be part of a high-profile Security Team. To maintain prompt safety and security of all University property, facilities and equipment, and that of all associated users and providing in-person emergency response across any location if required.

To encourage and ensure as far as reasonably practicable, a safe secure and welcoming environment for all users of the University.

Encourage all users to promote a secure environment through their own conduct, by providing advice, guidance and support for all security related matters.

Identify, investigate and report all matters of concern regarding security, and deal with all incidents of crime and anti-social behaviour.

Conduct investigations into all breaches of security and student discipline, providing comprehensive reports, assisting in enabling further action and identifying crime trends.

Liaise and assist, where appropriate, with the Police and other external agencies in investigating all criminal activity affecting the University and its users.

Undertake regular patrols of all University buildings and grounds, checking the security and safety of all property and contents.

Provide a dedicated University key-holder service. Ensuring the timely locking and unlocking of all areas and buildings. Specifically ensuring that all doors and windows are secured, premises are vacated at appropriate times and all lights equipment and auxiliary heating is switched off after use.

Ensure the effective operation of all Security related equipment including alarms, CCTV, access control and car park management systems, reporting any defects timely.

Undertake vehicular access control duties and assist in monitoring and enforcing University parking regulations.

In the absence of Estates Services Team Members, to provide adequate replacement cover, and to provide an emergency out of hours service as required.

To drive University vehicles to assist in undertaking security duties.

Maintain security databases, reports and events log.

Act as a first Aider after appropriate training.

Evaluate all requirements surrounding requests, or otherwise, to activate call out procedures for tradesmen, and contractors, and emergency plans amongst others.

To be prepared to adjust working hours and arrangements were necessary.

To provide cover for security resilience across wider university sites.

To undertake any other duties as seen appropriate by the Head of Security.

Person specification

Essential Criteria

Qualifications

Full and Clean UK driving license

Experience

Proven experience in a similar customer facing or Security orientated role
Proven experience of working in a busy customer service environment
Proven experience of providing excellent customer service
Proven experience of conducting minor investigations and compiling written reports

Skills, knowledge & abilities

Ability to handle incidents in a busy and often unpredictable environment.
Ability to deal with conflict and difficult situations in a calm and effective manner
Ability to offer exceptional customer service and engagement with students, staff and visitors across all University estates

Business requirements

Willingness and flexibility to travel and work between University and external sites in a cost effective and timely manner
Completed enhanced DBS with barred check

Desirable Criteria

Valid level 2 Door Supervisor SIA License
Valid Public space CCTV SIA license
First aid certificate

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement
Local Government Pension Scheme
Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers
Discounted onsite gym
Access to employer-funded Private Health Insurance
Holiday purchase
Cycle to Work scheme
A flexible working environment
A commitment to personal and professional development

Key contact

For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Amer Shams, Head of Security via [email protected]

For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via [email protected].

Important information

Visa Sponsorship Eligibility

The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers under the Skilled Worker route for this role; however, applications are welcome from candidates who are able to demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

DBS check

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and is therefore subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Any information you provide will be treated in confidence and only used when considering your suitability for the post.

To enable us to process your DBS check please ensure you are able to supply the documentation listed on the DBS website at interview stage.

Equity, diversity and inclusion

The University of Derby is committed to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion, regardless of age, disability, trans status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief (or none), sex and sexual orientation.

We are Disability Confident Employers, demonstrating our commitment to disability inclusion, and invite applicants to highlight adjustments they may require to ensure equitable participation in our recruitment processes.

Further, we are committed to ensuring an environment which is trans and non-binary-inclusive for all our staff, students, partners, and visitors, and continuously review our policies, guidance and training.

When applying to join the University, you can choose your preferred title, including the gender-neutral title 'Mx'. We also ask our candidates if they would like to share their preferred pronouns. This is voluntary but demonstrates our commitment to inclusivity for trans and non-binary candidates. Once employed, you can add pronouns and preferred names onto our system.

The University of Derby undertakes anonymised shortlisting during the staff recruitment process. This means that, when shortlisting, panel members will not be able to see an applicant’s name and will see an applicant number instead. This demonstrates the practical steps we are taking to remove barriers to recruitment by minimising the possible impact of our unconscious bias.

However you identify, we actively celebrate the knowledge, experience and talents each person brings. Our students come from a wide range of backgrounds; therefore we are particularly interested to hear from applicants who will help our leaders and teams be more reflective of our student population.

Read more about equity, diversity and inclusion at the University of Derby.

Environmental Sustainability

At the University of Derby, we are passionate about embedding sustainability into everything that we do. We aim to bring environmental sustainability into all aspects of the University, including teaching, research and operational activities. In line with the University's strategic framework, we expect all our staff to embed sustainability into their working practices and support the University's objective to reach net zero carbon by 2050.

Be part of something extraordinary, apply now.

How to apply

You can apply by submitting an online application. Once you have signed in or registered with us you will be able to begin your application. If you are creating an account for the first time, please ensure you provide an email address that you access regularly as this will be our main means of contacting you regarding your application.

The University reserves the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you require any assistance, including the provision of any documentation in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment team at [email protected].

Please note all applications must be submitted online by Midnight GMT on the closing date of the vacancy.

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