Epsom College - Security/ Duty Porter

Summary

Epsom College is seeking a Security/ Duty Porter to join the Security Department.

Detail

Epsom College is a co-educational day and boarding school with approximately 1150 pupils aged 11-18. The College is located approximately one mile from Epsom town, below Epsom Downs, in fine buildings set in a beautiful tree filled campus of some 80 acres. Originally founded by The Royal Medical Benevolent Foundation, today the College strives to develop the individual talents of every girl and boy. Pupils are prepared for life beyond the College with an assured set of values and with the belief that they can make a difference in society. Highest standards of excellence in academic work and co-curricular activities are expected, but equally valued is the development of the pupils into independent responsible adults with a purpose and an understanding of the benefits of contributing to their community.

The Department

The Estates Department comprises Trades, Security and Fire. The Security department is a new department at Epsom College and is continuously growing.

The Post

The function of this position is to provide a high quality and efficient duty porter service within the Estates department of the College. The role will be front facing dealing with security, visitors, staff & pupils and include the lock up and securing of the college at the end of the school day. The job will involve direct liaison with all College staff and an emphasis on excellent communication and customer services skills as well as the ability to deal with unexpected occurrences in an efficient and professional manner. This role involves lone working in the evenings across a large college site. This may not be suitable for everyone.

Main Duties

• To carry out any daily duties as requested by the Security & Fire Manager or designate.

• To be familiar with the college’s week's events calendar to appreciate what events are happening and where these events are taking place to ensure effective communications throughout.

• To conduct checks of the College site perimeter to include barriers, pedestrian gates and the perimeter fences to ensure the site is secure.

• To assist with access onto the site with the use of a Duty Security phone and deal with enquiries via any site entry requests via intercom.

• To ensure that all tasks within your area of responsibility are completed to the required standard.

• To ensure that all areas on the lock up procedure are secured at the end of the school day, setting alarms as required, report any areas of noncompliance by completing a checklist and raising any faults/incidents via the Every system (training will be provided).

• To be aware of the security requirements and the implications of strangers on campus, be prepared to challenge individuals.

• To use technology as supplied by the College.

• To be fully conversant with the Emergency procedures and the Evacuation Plan and how to implement them when required.

• Have an understanding of fire alarm panels and assist with dealing with any activations ensuring the relevant staff are notified.

• Report any security breaches and compile security reports as necessary.

• To assist with any on-site deliveries and post as directed by the Security & Fire Manager.

• To be of smart appearance and appropriately dressed in the uniform provided.

• To be aware of responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.

• To undertake duties in accordance with safeguarding procedures and protocols

• To adhere to relevant regulations. i.e. Fire Safety, Manual Handling etc.

• To attend all mandatory and relevant training as required.

• Deal with any lost property or unattended items as per college policy.

• To adopt a flexible approach to the role and undertake any other reasonable task as requested. i.e. internal/ external events and car parking.

Epsom College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment including regular training attendance.

Documents

• 10_25 Security Porter - Job Description PDF Document