Job Introduction
We are currently seeking an enthusiastic Security Officer to join our team.
The successful applicant will have a flexible approach to their working hours in order to meet the needs of the business.
2 x Security officers to be able to do the below shifts
Security 1 - 5/7 6pm - 11pm (25 hours per week)
Security 2 - 4/7 8 hour shift (32 hours per week)
Working as Security Officer your responsibilities will include assisting in maintaining an appropriate level of security and car parking with a view to protecting people and property and the prevention and detection of crime, in line with company and client procedures. Carrying out a variety of tasks associated with the delivery of a high quality and efficient Service.
More about the role:
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 licence approved).
Receipt and administration of car park cash payments from both staff and public, following Trust and Medirest procedures for cash handling.
Who you are:
The ideal candidate must hold a valid SIA Licence, along with the following:
- Possess good IT skills.
- Must have at least 1 years work experience as a security guard in a previous role.
- 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.
Who we are:
Medirest is the specialist healthcare operating company of Compass Group UK & Ireland, providing a full range of hotel services, including staff, patient and visitor catering, domestics, portering, security and reception, at over 130 NHS Trusts and private hospitals.
We offer great discounts such as discounted cinema tickets, gyms membership, food outlets and supermarkets as well as life insurance and the option to join the company pension scheme. We offer further training by offering an accredited qualification through our NVQ program.