Overview
Job Title: Security Patrol Officer
Job Reference: REQ260078
Date Posted: Mon, 2 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT
Application Closing Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT
Location: Loughborough
Package: Operational Services Monthly grade 3 from £24794 to £26230 per annum. Subject to annual pay award.
Student Services – Security
Rotating Shift Pattern
Are you a friendly, empathetic and caring person who enjoys helping others and providing great customer service? Someone who is still as positive and enthusiastic at the end of their shift as they were at the start?
We are seeking motivated individuals to join our dynamic security team here on our thriving and energetic campus. The successful applicants will enjoy a competitive salary with generous 27% shift pattern allowance, and an attractive, flexible shift pattern with a focus on work and life balance, which is why most of our staff have been with us for many years.
Previous security experience is not necessary – our primary aim is the support and welfare of students and staff. All other elements of the role can be learnt, and training will be provided.
The postholder will be responsible for matters relating to
- the safety and welfare of students, staff and visitors
- the security of university buildings and other property on and off campus
- the protection of personal property of students, staff and visitors
- the control of traffic and parking
Applicants must ensure that any application separately evidences all the essential criteria to assist with shortlisting.
A full driving licence is an essential requirement.
Job Purpose
To deploy as a member of the university security function, your main duties will be to provide uniformed patrols on a rotating shift pattern of twelve-hours, starting at 6 am on day shifts and 6 pm on night shifts.
The shift pattern is as follows
4-night shifts Monday to Thursday, followed by 7 rest days
3-night shifts Friday to Sunday followed by 4 rest days
3-day shifts Friday to Sunday followed by 2 rest days
2-day shifts Wednesday to Thursday followed by 3 rest days
3-day shifts Monday to Wednesday followed by 4 rest days
This means you will work 15 shifts over a 35-day period.
Patrols will involve foot, cycle, and use of vehicles, responding to incidents on university property, and will include responsibilities away from the University site either involving students or as part of other contracted security responsibilities.
Safety of the staff and students is our priority, in addition to ensuring the safety and welfare of all people connected with or visiting the University, the protection of university property and the regulation of vehicle movement on and around the University site.
This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Check to the Organisation.
To find out more about the role, please contact Mick Wood, Deputy Security Manager by email at m.r.wood@lboro.ac.uk or by telephone on 01509 223750.
Come and join the team!
Closing Date for Applications – Wednesday 18th February 2026
Interviews to take place – In-Person – Wednesday 4th March 2026
For more information refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
IMPORTANT: Before applying for this role, please make sure you have the right to work in the country where the role is based. Unless it clearly stipulates within in the job advert above that the hiring company is looking to or able to sponsor applicants it is deemed that the hiring employer will only consider applications from those able to comply with and work in the country where the role is based.
