Security Officer

Huddersfield
£25,990 per year
Permanent
Full-time

6 days ago

To work as a key member of the department's security & safety team, to provide expertise and effective coordination of site security, asset protection, and hazard avoidance services.To work closely with the site Security Manager & Senior Estates Officer to provide an effective management and delivery of the site security services, within agreed guidelines and objectives, delivered to Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust. Provide a safe secure environment for patient's relatives and staffHours: Vacancies available are for 12- hour rotating shifts ( including days, nights and weekends) and fixed 12-hour nigh shifts only. Rota will be discussed at interview.Previous applicants need not applyMain duties of the jobMaintaining a highly visible deterrent by patrolling of hospital site on foot. In doing this checking all property and land associated with the Trust & CHS is secure and free of hazard.Identify and report any Incidents, hazards, damage, or suspicious activity.Respond to any security/fire related incidents on CHFT & Community sites.Respond to Intruder incidents as appropriate ensuring that a detailed incident report is made out.Calls for assistance from Ward/Department staff to deal with such duties as locked areas, missing patients, problems with patients/visitors and incidents of violence and aggression.Use of appropriate restraint techniques if/when trained to do so.Acting on all emergency calls, immediately.Responding to Alarm activations ensuring that alarms are dealt with in accordance with written protocols and procedures and any faults reported as necessary.Respond to and escalate reports of losses, theft, damage and as required.Attending Fire alert calls, report any faults to Estates helpdesk.Respond to calls of direction from the control room operators.Monitor the access control systems, paying particular attention to break glass notifications, doors left open, faults and temporary interruptions to service and override the access control system as and when required for example to let an authorised person/contractor.About usAt CHS we understand the differences in delivering our services in complex environments and we have a flexible approach to meet the needs of our customers. Our Estates and Facilities management functions alongside our Medical Engineering, decontamination and procurement service, provides the following:

Fully managed estate and building maintenance
Medical engineering/equipment maintenance/ decontamination
Procurement advice, guidance and governance
Capital project management
Transport
Grounds maintenance.
Portering
Catering
Cleaning (including robot and deep cleaning)

All provided to nationally recognised standards giving you assurance that your premises and equipment will be the best they can, and your customers will have confidence in you as a provider.DetailsDate posted28 August 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£25,990 a year per annum pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Flexible workingReference number372-CHS1586-AJob locationsHuddersfield Royal InfirmaryAcre Street LindleyHuddersfieldHD3 3EAJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesCommunication and Relationship SkillsReceive and review information and escalate where appropriate.Maintain close liaison with departmental heads on practical aspects of security precautions and to the unit security officer.Communication both written and verbal, to all levels of staff relating to the provision of estates services.Advise, remind, and encourage staff members to develop an interest in crime prevention and protection of personal, patients and Trust property.Keeping a record of all duties carried out each shift in a personal log as well as entering in the office log.Issuing and recording of access control ID cards and issue of secure keys.Complete incident reports as requested by the Senior Estates Officer/Security ManagerSupport the Equality & Diversity Agenda within the Directorate.To participate in contingency plans on emergencies in the regulation, control and supervision of traffic as laid down in the major incident manual.Knowledge, Training and ExperienceHold or willing to work towards SIA licenses for Security Guarding & Public Space CCTVUndertake such training as required to fulfil the responsibilities of the post as agreed with the Senior Estates Officer/Security ManagerAnalytical and Judgmental SkillsPass all relevant information to the appropriate departments as directed.Comply with GDPR guidelines.Recognise and act accordingly and with empathy where the cognitive impairment of an individual affects their behaviour in a healthcare setting.Responsibility for Patient CareEnsuring that all Security & Estates Services issues, are responded to in an effective and timely manner to support and enhance patient experience and care.Give clear information to patients and visitors when asked or during incidental contact.Responsibilities for Financial and Physical ResourcesEnsure all estates services are delivered in accordance with Trust guidelines.Identify and action any poor practice which may result in financial loss to the Trust & CHS and report such to the Senior Estates Officer/Security ManagerResponsibilities for Human ResourcesAssist with staff training for Security Personnel.Working closely with the Senior Estates Officer/Security Manager to assist with short term cover plans.Undertake all such reasonable other duties as may be required as part of the role. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesCommunication and Relationship SkillsReceive and review information and escalate where appropriate.Maintain close liaison with departmental heads on practical aspects of security precautions and to the unit security officer.Communication both written and verbal, to all levels of staff relating to the provision of estates services.Advise, remind, and encourage staff members to develop an interest in crime prevention and protection of personal, patients and Trust property.Keeping a record of all duties carried out each shift in a personal log as well as entering in the office log.Issuing and recording of access control ID cards and issue of secure keys.Complete incident reports as requested by the Senior Estates Officer/Security ManagerSupport the Equality & Diversity Agenda within the Directorate.To participate in contingency plans on emergencies in the regulation, control and supervision of traffic as laid down in the major incident manual.Knowledge, Training and ExperienceHold or willing to work towards SIA licenses for Security Guarding & Public Space CCTVUndertake such training as required to fulfil the responsibilities of the post as agreed with the Senior Estates Officer/Security ManagerAnalytical and Judgmental SkillsPass all relevant information to the appropriate departments as directed.Comply with GDPR guidelines.Recognise and act accordingly and with empathy where the cognitive impairment of an individual affects their behaviour in a healthcare setting.Responsibility for Patient CareEnsuring that all Security & Estates Services issues, are responded to in an effective and timely manner to support and enhance patient experience and care.Give clear information to patients and visitors when asked or during incidental contact.Responsibilities for Financial and Physical ResourcesEnsure all estates services are delivered in accordance with Trust guidelines.Identify and action any poor practice which may result in financial loss to the Trust & CHS and report such to the Senior Estates Officer/Security ManagerResponsibilities for Human ResourcesAssist with staff training for Security Personnel.Working closely with the Senior Estates Officer/Security Manager to assist with short term cover plans.Undertake all such reasonable other duties as may be required as part of the role.Person SpecificationQualificationsDesirable

GCSE or above in English and Math's (or equivalent)
Hold a current SIA certificate Door Supervisor or Security Guard or work towards completing the 4-day course and obtaining the license

Knowledge & Skills:Desirable

Conflict Resolution Trained
Hold a current SIA CCTV Public Space License (D) or work towards completing the 3 day course and obtaining the license
Physical Intervention Training
De-escalation Technique Training
Excellent personal organizational

ExperienceDesirable

Experience of Undertaking dynamic Risk Assessments and taking appropriate action
Remain calm is stressful situations
Resilient when dealing with other people's challenging behaviours, including incidents of violence & aggression.
Have experience of working as part of a team and lone working
Have experience of managing your own workload

GeneralDesirable

Able to fulfil the health requirements of the post as identified in the Job Description, considering any reasonable adjustments recommended by Occupational Health
Must be eligible to work in the UK.
Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by the Company/Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust.

Person SpecificationQualificationsDesirable

GCSE or above in English and Math's (or equivalent)
Hold a current SIA certificate Door Supervisor or Security Guard or work towards completing the 4-day course and obtaining the license

Knowledge & Skills:Desirable

Conflict Resolution Trained
Hold a current SIA CCTV Public Space License (D) or work towards completing the 3 day course and obtaining the license
Physical Intervention Training
De-escalation Technique Training
Excellent personal organizational

ExperienceDesirable

Experience of Undertaking dynamic Risk Assessments and taking appropriate action
Remain calm is stressful situations
Resilient when dealing with other people's challenging behaviours, including incidents of violence & aggression.
Have experience of working as part of a team and lone working
Have experience of managing your own workload

GeneralDesirable

Able to fulfil the health requirements of the post as identified in the Job Description, considering any reasonable adjustments recommended by Occupational Health
Must be eligible to work in the UK.
Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by the Company/Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust.

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