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Location: University of Lincoln and surrounding areas
Job Type: Relief / Flexible Working
Pay Rate: Competitive – dependent on assignment
Hours: Flexible, including days, nights and weekends

Join Our Team at SPS Security Ltd

SPS Security Ltd is looking to recruit a professional, reliable and flexible Relief Security Officer to support our established security operations at the University of Lincoln, alongside other client sites throughout Lincoln and the surrounding areas.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Security Officer looking for variety in their working environment, with the opportunity to work across a prestigious university campus and a range of other commercial and corporate security assignments.

The role will be predominantly focused on supporting our University of Lincoln contract, providing additional coverage for holidays, sickness and operational requirements. However, successful candidates will also be expected to support other SPS Security assignments within the local area when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional security services across the University of Lincoln campus and other assigned locations.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for students, staff, visitors and customers.
• Conduct regular patrols and security checks in accordance with site-specific Assignment Instructions.
• Respond appropriately to incidents, emergencies and security concerns.
• Monitor and control access to buildings and restricted areas.
• Complete accurate incident reports and daily activity records using company systems.
• Provide holiday, sickness and short-notice cover across multiple assignments.
• Deliver excellent customer service and represent SPS Security Ltd professionally at all times.

What We're Looking For

Essential Requirements:

• Valid SIA Security Guarding or Door Supervisor licence.
• Previous experience working within the security industry.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• A professional, approachable and reliable attitude.
• Flexibility to work across different locations and shift patterns.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider security team.
• Good IT skills and the ability to complete electronic reports.

Desirable:

• Previous experience within educational, corporate or commercial security environments.
• Full UK driving licence and access to transport.
• Experience using electronic security reporting and patrol management systems.
• First Aid qualification.
• CCTV License

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work at the University of Lincoln, alongside a variety of other local assignments.
• Flexible working opportunities with a range of shift patterns.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Support from an experienced operations management team and 24-hour Control Room.
• Opportunities to develop your experience across different security environments.
• The opportunity to become part of an established and growing security company.

Apply Today

If you're a dedicated Security Officer looking for a varied and rewarding role in Lincoln, we'd like to hear from you.

Join SPS Security Ltd and play an important role in keeping our clients, their people and their premises safe.

Pay: £12.71-£14.19 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 60.0 per week

Licence/Certification:

• Security/ Door Supervisor License (required)

Location:

• Lincoln LN6 (required)

Work Location: In person