Security Patrol Officer

About the role

We are seeking a Security Patrol Officer to join our Estates and Campus Services Division at the University of Leicester. This is a front-line role within a diverse and award-winning team, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our students, staff and visitors. You will deliver a visible and reassuring presence across campus through mobile and foot patrols, respond to incidents as needed, and support Control Room operations.

The post is full-time, permanent, and operates on a 24/7 shift pattern, including public holidays and university closure days.

The role offers much more than routine security duties; you will be actively involved in events, initiatives, and supporting the vibrant university community. In return, we offer 27 days of annual leave, additional closure and bank holidays, a generous pension scheme and access to staff benefits including discounted gym membership and childcare vouchers. Training and development opportunities are available to help you progress your career with us.

You will bring a positive, can-do attitude, a strong sense of responsibility, and a commitment to excellent customer service. A full manual UK driving licence is essential, as is the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Your interpersonal skills and understanding of diversity and equality issues will be key to engaging with our inclusive university community.

If you're looking for variety in your work and want to make a real impact in a dynamic and supportive environment, then this is the role for you. Whether dealing with emergencies, giving advice, or simply being a helpful and familiar face around campus, your contribution will play a vital part in keeping our university a safe, welcoming and secure place for all.

For informal enquiries, please contact Carla Ismay-Lea, Security Operations Manager on

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.

We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.