Security Officer

Looking for a new opportunity as a Security Officer? A step towards your new career? Or maybe you want to move up a level and take on more responsibility?

Look no further as we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, multi-talented and highly skilled Security Officer to provide a safe and secure working environment for our site. 

The hourly pay is £9.02 an hour with £1.90 London weighting to be added on top for the 32 hour contract.

Main Responsibilities

Maintain high profile internal and external patrols across the site. Activate or de-activate alarm systems.  Ensure schedules of checks are followed and in accordance with Procedures.

Respond promptly and effectively to all security requests, including when Trust staff are faced with violent or abusive patients, visitors or members of the public, through undertaking necessary restraint and control in a professional and legal manner.

Complete daily reports of accidents or incidents following the agreed procedure, ensuring all necessary action is taken.

Control and issue of Trust and Contractor Identification Badges, maintaining the ID Badge Database.

Use of IT software in relation to security and car parking operations.

Operation of closed circuit television surveillance in accordance with operational instructions and approved Code of Practice. (SIA Door Supervisor Licence approved).

Receipt and administration of car park cash payments from both staff and public, following Trust and Medirest procedures for cash handling.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate must hold a valid SIA Licence, along with the following:

• Possess good IT skills.
• Understanding of a range of routine work procedures and protocols.
• Understanding of relevant Manual Handling procedures and protocols.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent communication skills.