Security Officer

Educators Wales; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Wales is seeking a Security Officer to join its Estates and Facilities team. The primary aim is to provide a safe and welcoming environment for all. The successful candidate will provide visible security presence on campus and deter inappropriate behaviour. Applicants need prior security experience, ideally in a business setting. This role requires a DBS check and includes standard business hours with occasional out-of-hours work. The position commences in January 2026 and applications should be made via an application form before the closing date of January 2, 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a security role, ideally in a corporate/business type environment.
• DBS check is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe, secure, welcoming environment for staff, students and visitors.
• Provide a visible security presence on campus.
• Act positively as a deterrent to inappropriate and undesirable behaviour.

Job description

You will be taken to an external page to complete your application.

Salary: £24,707 - £25,637

Merthyr Tydfil College are looking to recruit a Security Officer to join its Estates and Facilities team. The main purpose of the post is to ensure a safe, secure, welcoming environment for staff, students and visitors by providing a visible security presence on campus, and by providing a duty of care to our learners and acting positively as a deterrent to inappropriate and undesirable behaviour.

Responsibilities

Ensure a safe, secure, welcoming environment for staff, students and visitors by providing a visible security presence on campus, and by providing a duty of care to our learners and acting positively as a deterrent to inappropriate and undesirable behaviour.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates must have experience working in a security role, ideally in a corporate/business type environment.

Working Pattern

Monday through to Friday core business hours, with 1-week in 5 out-of-hours on‑call, and the occasional requirement to work 'out of hours' with advance notice.

Other Requirements

A DBS check is a requirement of this post.

Values and Culture

We expect all staff to promote our lived College values: Professional, Inspiring, Collaborative and Supportive. The College is an inclusive organisation in which we don't just accept difference – we celebrate it and welcome applications from people of all cultures and backgrounds.

Other Details

The post will commence January 2026.

Please apply by application form only.

Closing date: 02/01/2026.