Staffline
Security Officer
Security Officer at Staffline, based in Coventry, West Midlands, paying £14.20 per hour. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- £14.20 per hour
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site · Night shifts · Weekend work
- Location
- Coventry, West Midlands
- Closing date
- Sector
- Security Officer
- SIA licence
10% below the typical rate for security officer
Reference job/75155
About the role
We are currently recruiting for a Security Officer to join the G4S team, working for a well known-site at Coventry University.
As a Security Officer you will form the backbone of our campus security provision at Coventry University. Directed from the control room, the team is responsible for delivering a high-profile visual
deterrent, performing core protection duties, and acting as first responders to incidents and
emergencies across the estate.
Contract Information:
Rate of pay: £14.20 per hour
Shifts: Days, nights and weekends - No set shift pattern
A SIA Door Supervisor and a full UK manual driving licence are required for this role.
Your Time at Work
Officers are deployed in building-specific clusters for foot and vehicle patrols. To ensure operational
versatility, officers will work on a rolling rota basis that includes standard patrol duties, operating the
Control Room, and manning the mobile response vehicle.
Patrol & Core Security Operations:
- Undertake planned and ad-hoc foot and vehicle patrols across the University estate, land, and
recreational/operational sites.
- Present a high-profile, reassuring presence during normal and out-of-hours operations to protect
students, visitors, and staff.
- Undertake internal locking and unlocking of University locations and assist in the clearance of
personnel from buildings at the end of the day
Incident & Emergency Response:
- Respond promptly to fire and intruder alarm activations. Support the early identification of fire and/or wflooding.
- Attend emergency incidents (theft, assault, fire, accident) and trigger the University's emergency
call-out procedures.
- Provide rapid responses to 'call requests' from students, visitors, or employees
Health, Safety & Facilities Support:
- Conduct dedicated Health and Safety patrols. Maintain fire routes/exits and record/maintain
emergency fire equipment (extinguishers).
- Monitor, check, and log emergency first aid boxes, ensuring stocks are replenished.
- Undertake basic janitorial duties (minor cleaning, dealing with out-of-hours spillages, minor maintenance, re-setting trip switches, moving furniture, and setting up rooms)
Customer Service & Administration:
- Act as an ambassador for the University, promoting personal safety awareness throughout the
community.
- Provide the management, control, recording, and issuing of keys.
- Complete incident recording systems and all associated documentation factually and accurately.
- Act as a central point of contact for Estate call-outs and support award ceremonies and other events.
Our Perfect Worker
Our ideal worker will:
- Be physically fit - as external patrols occasionally will be made on foot
- Have excellent communication either via face-to-face, telephone or radio
- Have excellent computer skills
- Have a smart appearance
- Be an excellent timekeeper
- Be reliable
Key Information and Benefits
- 5.6 weeks holiday per year (8 of these will be in lieu of bank holidays, worked or not worked)
- Workplace Pension Scheme
- Progression training and development opportunities
- Life assurance benefit
- Contributory Healthcare Scheme
- Eyecare vouchers
- Employee Discount Schemes
- Refer a friend scheme
- Free uniform provided
Job Ref: 1G4S (G697)
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About Staffline
Staffline are working in Partnership with G4S, providing a recruitment solution for security roles.
Please note that our job adverts are correct at the time of publication, but some details and job responsibilities are subject to change.
This job advert may not be copied, imitated or used, in whole or in part, by third-party websites, without prior written consent from Staffline.
Reference: job/75155 · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 27 Nov 2026 · Listed via Staffline
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