The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
About us
The Sheffield College is a thriving further and higher education community, empowering around 13,000 learners each year to achieve their goals. Driven by our mission to transform lives through learning, we foster an inclusive environment — recognised through our 2026 Investors in Diversity Gold award and 3rd‑place ranking in the National Centre for Diversity’s 2025 Top 100 Most Inclusive UK Employers.
About the Role
Security Officers play an important role in fostering a positive, safe and secure learning environment. They provide a highly visible, proactive presence, helping to maintain safe and welcoming learning and working environments for all students, staff, contractors and visitors.
Security Officers are often first responders to security incidents or to those who need support or assistance and therefore play an important role in setting high standards of respectful communication and positive behaviour expected at The Sheffield College.
The role provides an important operational link between internal teams, liaising with Duty Managers and curriculum or pastoral teams in relation to immediate incidents and agreed short-term interventions. Security Officers support agreed security arrangements and procedures to ensure campus safety and security.
Main Responsibilities
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Prioritise and support the security, safety and wellbeing of all students, staff, contractors and visitors on campus.
- Protect College assets by helping to maintain the security of the premises, whilst ensuring the environment remains welcoming, safe and secure.
- Monitor entry barriers at campuses, including standing for prolonged periods and undertaking and recording random screening using hand-held wands and knife arches, in line with College policies and procedures.
- Conduct regular internal and external patrols of College campuses to enhance safety and security.
If you want to find out more about the role please contact Gary Levick, Campus Operations Manager,
[email protected]
The succesful candidates working hours will relfect the opening times below.
Monday 8am - 7:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 8:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 8:30pm
Thursday 8am - 9pm
Friday 8am - 6pm
Full time and part time roles available
What we can offer you
As the successful candidate, you will be offered a salary of between £26,224.12 per annum based upon a combination of the skills, knowledge and experience that you can bring to the role.
Our Full Benefits Package
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Enhanced Pension contributions scheme with NEST - 3 %
- Annual leave - 30 Days (222 hours) + 8 Bank Holidays (59.2 hours)- this includes a discretionary Christmas closure period
- Health and wellbeing, we offer
- Employee assistance programme through Bupa
- Occupational Health through PAM
- Free eye tests for VDU users
- Free parking is available at the majority of our campuses
- Hybrid and flexible working opportunities
- Continuous professional development opportunities
- A people‑focused working culture where you can grow and thrive
Further information can be found on our Benefits and Career Development pages.
Disability Confident
We are a Disability Confident employer and are committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee. Please review our Recruitment Guidelines for Disabled Candidates which provides further information on reasonable adjustments and how the Disability Confident scheme works in practice.
If you require any reasonable adjustments or any support at any point throughout the process, please contact
[email protected]
Armed Forces Covenant
As part of our commitment through the Armed Forces Covenant, we’re pledged to support the Armed Forces Community. Recognising the value Personnel, Veterans and military families contribute to our community and country.
Safeguarding
We are an employer who is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. Successful applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to safer recruiting procedures. Further details on our safer recruiting procedures, including the employment of ex-offenders can be found here Safeguarding
Next Steps:
To apply: Click and follow the links to complete the online application. For queries regarding the application process, please contact the Recruitment Team at
[email protected] CVs are currently not accepted.
As a Leader in Diversity employer, we encourage applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.
Closing date: 19th July 2026
