"Campus Patrol Officer"

We are looking for enthusiastic, positive, and reliable individuals to join our Campus Patrol team to contribute to the delivery of our highly customer centric Security Operations service.

The successful candidate will join one of four Security shifts and undertake a critical role in providing a safe and secure University environment in which to study, work and live. Our Campus Patrol Officers are key to keeping the whole university community safe and secure by preventing / reducing crime, anti-social behaviour and managing risks to people, buildings, and equipment 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year. This will include administering first aid as required (Level 3 First Aid at Work training plus regularly fresher training will be provided).

You will work 12-hour shifts, with a rotating shift pattern of two day shifts (07.00 – 19.00), followed by two night shifts (19.00 – 07.00), followed by four day’s rest. This will include weekends, university closure days, and bank holidays.

The post is full-time, open-ended and available immediately.

Starting salary: £35,348.88 per annum

Breakdown:
Basic Pay (spine point 13) = £25,249
Shift Allowance (17.5%) = £4,4185
Contracted Additional Hours = £5771.38

Cardiff University offers many excellent benefits, including generous annual leave (378 hours per annum), local pension scheme, a cycle to work and travel ticket loan scheme plus annual increments within the pay scale. Closing date: Saturday, 24 October 2026

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.