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Security Officer (Temporary)

Dovetail Ref: 192422
FE & HE Competitive Contract / Temp mid Level 20 October 2026
West Midlands
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Education Details

Further Education fe college

Job Description

Security Officer

Temporary | Contract

Location: the West Midlands

About the Role

An opportunity has arisen for a Security Officer to join a further education provider in the West Midlands.

You'll help maintain a safe and welcoming environment for learners, staff and visitors, providing a visible and approachable presence throughout the working day. You'll carry out patrols, monitor access and respond to incidents as they arise, working closely with colleagues across the organisation.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Patrolling the premises and monitoring access by learners, staff and visitors.
  • Providing a visible security presence and responding to incidents as they occur.
  • Reporting concerns, incidents and maintenance issues to the appropriate colleagues.
  • Supporting the safe movement of people around the premises, including at busy periods.
  • Maintaining accurate records and logs relating to security activity.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

  • Previous experience in a security or similar role
  • A calm, professional manner when dealing with incidents and challenging situations
  • Strong communication skills and the confidence to work with young people and adults

Desirable (but not essential):

  • Experience of working in an education setting
  • A valid SIA licence

If you're ready to help keep a busy learning environment safe and welcoming, we'd love to hear from you.

Important Notice Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy. Because education matters. © Dovetail and Slate Limited.

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Grace Cousins

Grace Cousins

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Requirements

  • Previous experience in a security or similar role
  • Calm, professional manner when dealing with incidents and challenging situations
  • Strong communication skills
  • Confidence to work with young people and adults

Skills & Qualifications

Security patrolsAccess monitoringIncident responseRecord keepingCommunication with young people and adults

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