Security Officer

Staffline; Pembury; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Healthcare

Eyecare vouchers

Refer a friend scheme

Free uniform

5.6 weeks' holiday

Job summary

Staffline, in partnership with G4S, is recruiting a Security Officer for Tunbridge Wells Hospital. The role involves maintaining a secure environment for patients, visitors and staff, with patrols and incident response as core duties.

The position offers 24 hours per week at £14.22 per hour, with flexible day, night and weekend shifts. A progression path to a full-time contract may be available after probation.

Qualifications

• SIA Door Supervisor licence is required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable using IT systems and technology.
• Flexible to work a variety of shifts.
• Full UK Driving Licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming patients, visitors and staff.
• Carrying out patrols and maintaining a visible security presence.
• Conducting searches where required.
• Responding to incidents and security concerns.
• Ensuring site safety and security procedures are followed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

IT systems

Flexible shifts

Education

SIA Licence (Door Supervisor)

Tools

CCTV Licence (desirable)

Job description

Security Officer

Location: Tunbridge Wells Hospital, Royal Tunbridge Wells

Pay Rate: £14.22 per hour

Hours: 24 hours per week

About the Role

Join G4S as a Security Officer at Tunbridge Wells Hospital, where you'll play an important role in maintaining a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors and staff.

This is a varied and rewarding position in a busy hospital setting where no two days are the same. You'll gain valuable experience, work as part of a professional team and have the opportunity to build a long‑term career with one of the UK's leading security providers.

There is also the opportunity to progress to a full‑time contract following successful completion of your probationary period.

Contract Information

• Pay Rate: £14.22 per hour
• Hours: 24 hours per week
• Shift Pattern: Flexible working across days, nights and weekends
• SIA Licence Required: Door Supervisor
• CCTV Licence desirable, but training can be provided
• Full UK Driving Licence required

Your Time at Work

As a Security Officer, your duties will include:

• Welcoming patients, visitors and staff
• Carrying out patrols and maintaining a visible security presence
• Conducting searches where required
• Responding to incidents and security concerns
• Ensuring site safety and security procedures are followed

Our Perfect Worker

What We're Looking For

We're looking for professional and reliable individuals who can remain calm under pressure and deliver excellent customer service.

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold a valid SIA Door Supervisor Licence
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Be comfortable using IT systems and technology
• Be flexible to work a variety of shifts
• Take pride in providing a professional security service

Previous hospital or healthcare security experience is beneficial but not essential.

Key Information and Benefits

What's in it for You?

• £14.22 per hour
• Opportunity to progress to a full‑time contract
• CCTV training available
• Career progression, training and development opportunities
• Workplace pension scheme
• Life assurance benefit
• Contributory healthcare scheme
• Employee discount schemes
• Eyecare vouchers
• Refer a friend scheme
• Free uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks' paid holiday

Job ref: 1G4S (G184)

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About Staffline

Staffline are working in Partnership with G4S, providing a recruitment solution for security roles.