Security Officer

Security Officer focuses on managing key control and access systems, ensuring only authorised personnel enter restricted areas.

What the role involves

• Managing key control and access systems, ensuring only authorised personnel enter restricted areas.
• Processing staff, visitors, and patients upon arrival, verifying credentials and maintaining security logs.
• Supporting the safe handling of emergency situations, including patient-related incidents.
• Assisting clinical teams with security-related patient support, including risk management.
• Operate CCTV, access control, and alarm systems.
• Maintaining security records and reports, ensuring compliance with hospital policies.

Skills and requirements

• Minimum 1 year of security experience, preferably within a hospital, healthcare, or secure environment.
• Flexibility to work 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and bank holidays.
• Computer literacy, with the ability to maintain records and security reports.
• SIA (Security Industry Authority) license – Door Supervisor or Security Guarding.

Confirmed role details

• £26,103 per annum (Including £1250 Essex Fringe Allowance).
• Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (12-hour shifts covering days & nights).
• 30% extra pay for Saturday/night shifts, 60% extra pay for Sunday shifts.
• 35 days annual leave, increasing after 5 and 10 years of service.

Known job details

• Pay: £26,103 per annum