Security Officer

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust; Leigh on Sea; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Leigh on Sea is seeking a Security Officer to maintain a safe and welcoming environment while delivering exceptional customer service. Candidates should have a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, and experience in security roles. Responsibilities include responding to incidents, monitoring CCTV, and assisting staff and visitors. Join a supportive team and enjoy benefits such as the NHS pension scheme and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Access to NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Opportunities for career progression and training

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role required.
• Dealing with members of the public essential.
• Knowledge of DOLS and MCA framework needed.
• PMVA level 2 training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Respond to security incidents promptly.
• Monitor CCTV and ensure security compliance.
• Provide assistance to staff and visitors.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work in a team

Positive attitude

Strong work ethic

Education

GCSE or Equivalent

A level

Tools

CCTV systems

Access Control Systems

Job description

Go back Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Security Officer

The closing date is 03 December 2025

Are you a motivated individual with excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills? Are you dedicated to working both independently and as part of a team? If you take pride in delivering exceptional service, we'd love to hear from you!

Our Security Team is seeking a proactive and professional team member to assist us in maintaining a safe, secure, and welcoming environment. In this role, you'll play a key part in ensuring the safety of our staff, visitors, and premises--while providing outstanding customer service.

What we're looking for:

• A strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Ability to work independently and as part of a close-knit team
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A commitment to delivering high standards of service and safety

What you'll do:

• Respond to incidents and security alerts
• Carry out general security duties across the site
• Provide friendly and professional assistance to staff and visitors

What we offer:

• A supportive team environment where your development is encouraged
• Access to the NHS pension scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Opportunities for career progression and training

If you're ready to be part of a trusted team and make a meaningful impact every day, apply now and help us continue to deliver excellence in safety and service.

Main duties of the job

The Security Team provides a comprehensive security service across the main hospital site at Southend, operating in all weather conditions.

As part of this front-line service, you'll need to be polite, helpful, and tactful, while also being firm and able to remain calm under pressure. This is a highly visible role involving regular contact with staff, visitors, and members of the public.

If successful, you will:

• Respond promptly to security incidents
• Ensure emergency access points remain clear
• Assist with maintaining a safe and secure environment
• Answer general enquiries from patients and visitors
• Strong communication skills and a flexible, professional approach are essential to succeed in this role.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Job responsibilities

For a full breakdown of duties, please refer to the attached job description.

Responsibilities include:

• Responding to security incidents
• Monitoring of CCTV
• Production of security ID badges

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Education

• GCSE or Equivalent
• A level

Security Systems

• Working Knowledge of CCTV and Access Control Systems
• Experience with working with other systems, i.e panic alarms

Experience

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Dealing with members of the public
• Experience with physical restraint
• PMVA level 2 training
• Knowledge of DOLS and MCA framework
• Working for the NHS

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 name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

£24,465 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)