About this role
Job summary
We are looking for experienced Security Officers to join our Team at Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS Foundation Trust based in Portsmouth.
As a Security Officer, you will be responsible for internal/external patrolling CCTV monitoring, locking and unlocking of various sites and dealing with security related incidents as they arise An SIA Door Supervisor licence is essential.
We are looking for motivated and organised professionals with the ability to communicate with staff patients and visitors to the sites. You should be confident using a computer as your role will include analysing data monitoring systems and reporting incidents through the Trusts internal reporting system.
This is a full time position working 12 hour shifts with an average of 37.5 hours per week (includes evenings and weekends with unsocial payment enhancements).
If you are looking for your next and best career move then join us to be the difference.
Main duties of the job
To provide onsite security service 24/7
To carry out internal and external patrols of all buildings site grounds and any other premises as may be required using the designated patrol system
Maintain detailed knowledge of all individual alarm systems in place throughout the Trust
To deal efficiently with traffic management and car park problems
To assist with portering duties when required
First point of contact in the event of a fire alarm being activated
Ensure all security incidents are managed effectively efficiently and the necessary support is given to clinical staff and the public
First point of contact in relation to lift breakdowns Ensuring effective release with minimum risk to trapped staff public and patients from lifts on a 24-hour basis with the assistance of lift engineers
To be vigilant in keeping clear the main access roads through the hospital grounds and the main entrance areas to buildings To report on any suspicious circumstances and help with incidents relating to vehicles
Monitor day to day CCTV footage in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018
To ensure coning and cordoning off designated areas or parking bays
To carry out a physical search of patients staff and visitors when required Police to be contacted to assist if necessary
Manage incidences involving individuals that manifest aggressive or violent behaviour whether due to drink drug clinical psychiatric reasons or other
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides joined-up mental and physical healthcare for around two million people across our communities. With over 13,000 staff working in the community and local hospitals, we deliver care at every stage of life, helping people live their best and healthiest lives.
Our mental health services include community-based support and early intervention in psychosis (EIP) for both adults and young people, alongside a network of specialist inpatient wards covering forensic, learning disability, eating disorder and older person's care.
We deliver extensive physical health services too, from urgent community response teams helping frail and older patients remain safely at home, to hospitals at home teams providing acute-level care in familiar surroundings. Our neurological services offer rehabilitation and treatment for conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Head Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Stroke. Across Hampshire, our community hospitals provide inpatient rehabilitation as a step down from acute care, and our dedicated teams also staff Treetops Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Portsmouth, offering expert, compassionate support.
Everything we do is underpinned by our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence
Job description Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
SIA Door Supervisors Licence Valid Drivers Licence for Driving in the UK
Desirable
SIA CCTV Licence
Experience Essential
Previous experience in the Security Industry
Desirable
Previous experience in NHS Security
Additional Criteria Essential
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address St.Mary's Community Health Campus (Portsmouth)
Milton Road
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO3 6AD
Employer's website https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)