Hospital Security Officer - Car Park & Safety Lead

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Bank Security Officer - Band 2 to patrol hospital car parks and premises, directing traffic and ensuring safety for patients, staff and visitors. The role involves responding to security alerts, enforcing parking rules and working as part of a responsive security team.

The post requires professionalism under pressure, clear communication, and a commitment to maintaining a safe environment across hospital sites. Training and NHS benefits apply.

Responsibilities

• Patrol car parks internally and externally on a regular basis.
• Work effectively as a lone officer or as part of a team of officers.
• Provide a service that protects, advises, investigates and maintains a safe environment for patients, public and staff.
• Follow Trust policies and procedures to protect wellbeing, property and premises.
• Prevent crime and loss within the site.
• Respond to security and car park alerts or calls for assistance via radio, pager or alarms.
• Keep the Department Manager informed about delays in response to non-urgent calls.
• Deal with emergencies outside normal hours by liaising with Site Coordinator and On-Call Facilities Manager.
• Greet, assist and direct patients, relatives and staff in a courteous and professional manner.
• Assist and direct drivers to car parking spaces within the Hospital site.
• Promote Trust Policies to staff and visitors.
• Issue infringement notices to staff, patients and the public who contravene the Car Parking Policy or block emergency access routes.

Job description

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Bank Security Officer - Band 2 to patrol hospital car parks and premises, directing traffic and ensuring safety for patients, staff and visitors. The role involves responding to security alerts, enforcing parking rules and working as part of a responsive security team.

The post requires professionalism under pressure, clear communication, and a commitment to maintaining a safe environment across hospital sites. Training and NHS benefits apply.