Security Officer

NHS; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health board is seeking a motivated Security Officer to join their Operational Security team. This role involves monitoring security systems, managing challenging situations, and providing excellent service across various health facilities. Candidates should ideally possess experience in security, effective communication skills, and a commitment to uphold the highest standards in patient care.

Benefits

Workplace Nurseries

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a security role is desirable.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and visitors.
• Knowledge of CCTV and access control systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage security systems including CCTV.
• Exercise control and restraint when necessary.
• Deliver high standards of service at all times.

Skills

Communication

Control and restraint techniques

CCTV knowledge

Conflict resolution

Education

Good basic education

Security Training

Job description

Job summary

Security Officer

Cardiff & Vale University Health Board has an exciting opportunity within their Security Department. We are seeking highly motivated individuals to join our Operational Security team. The successful candidates will be looking to develop their existing skills and will be expected to proactively contribute to the ongoing success of the team, sometimes in a very demanding environment. The Security Officer posts will work a12 hourshift pattern of four days on followed by four rest days.

Main duties of the job

You should ideally have experience of working in a security role, with an understanding of CCTV, access control and various alarm systems, etc. You must be physically able with good communication skills, along with the personality and experience to relate to people in all situations. You will be expected to exercise control and restraint techniques, for which full training will be provided.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is"Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

Details Date posted

04 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,970 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

001-EA009-0625

Job locations

Cardiff & Vale University Health Board wide

University Hospital Wales

Cardiff

CF14 4XW

Job description Job responsibilities

If you feel you can meet the challenges of working at the Cardiff & Vale University Health Board, and can live up to the very highest standards of service, wed like to hear from you.

Successful applicants will be contacted and notified of interview dates & times.

IMPORTANT

Please apply on line - only on-line applications will be accepted.

Do not delete the job from your account until you are certain you have not been short listed as this will prevent you from accessing any messages or important documents you may need to download.

Only those candidates invited for interview will receive further communication. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

This position may be closed early if adequate applications are received.

Please provide email addresses for referees where possible.

At theCardiff & Vale University Health Board, we fully support the right of all staff to equal opportunities and are committed to the development of a diverse workforce. Applications are welcome from anyone who meets the specific criteria of the post regardless of age, gender, disability, religion/ belief or sexual orientation. Benefits available to all employees include: Workplace Nurseries and a Pension Scheme. All staff have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and for ensuring they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Job description Job responsibilities

If you feel you can meet the challenges of working at the Cardiff & Vale University Health Board, and can live up to the very highest standards of service, wed like to hear from you.

Successful applicants will be contacted and notified of interview dates & times.

IMPORTANT

Please apply on line - only on-line applications will be accepted.

Do not delete the job from your account until you are certain you have not been short listed as this will prevent you from accessing any messages or important documents you may need to download.

Only those candidates invited for interview will receive further communication. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

This position may be closed early if adequate applications are received.

Please provide email addresses for referees where possible.

At theCardiff & Vale University Health Board, we fully support the right of all staff to equal opportunities and are committed to the development of a diverse workforce. Applications are welcome from anyone who meets the specific criteria of the post regardless of age, gender, disability, religion/ belief or sexual orientation. Benefits available to all employees include: Workplace Nurseries and a Pension Scheme. All staff have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and for ensuring they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification Other Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board's "Values & Behaviors"

Desirable

• Ability to travel between hospital sites in a timely manner.

Personal Qualities Essential

• Must be able to work individually or as part of a team.
• Must be polite, friendly and courteous.
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity and confidentiality

Special Knowledge Essential

• Knowledge or experience in using force under common law and its principles

Desirable

• Familiar with security systems such as CCTV, access control and radio procedures

Skills Essential

• Able to communicate clearly and effectively with staff, patients and visitors.

Desirable

• Ability to deal with conflict calmly and effectively to enable a positive resolution.

Experience Desirable

• Previous NHS Experience
• Previous Security Experience

Qualifications Essential

• Good basic education

Desirable

• Security Training

Person Specification Other Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board's "Values & Behaviors"

Desirable

• Ability to travel between hospital sites in a timely manner.

Personal Qualities Essential

• Must be able to work individually or as part of a team.
• Must be polite, friendly and courteous.
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity and confidentiality

Special Knowledge Essential

• Knowledge or experience in using force under common law and its principles

Desirable

• Familiar with security systems such as CCTV, access control and radio procedures

Skills Essential

• Able to communicate clearly and effectively with staff, patients and visitors.

Desirable

• Ability to deal with conflict calmly and effectively to enable a positive resolution.

Experience Desirable

• Previous NHS Experience
• Previous Security Experience

Qualifications Essential

• Good basic education

Desirable

• Security Training

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

Cardiff & Vale University Health Board wide

University Hospital Wales

Cardiff

CF14 4XW

Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

Cardiff & Vale University Health Board wide

University Hospital Wales

Cardiff

CF14 4XW

Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)