Security Officer

Care New England Health System; Warwick; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health system in the UK seeks a Hospital Security Officer responsible for ensuring safety and security across facilities. The role includes interacting with patients and staff, monitoring visitor access, and responding to emergencies. Ideal candidates will hold a high school diploma and possess strong observational and crisis management skills, contributing to a secure hospital environment.

Qualifications

• A minimum of six months of job-related experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Interact with visitors, patients, and staff professionally.
• Monitor visitors and patients, maintain logs and reports.
• Make emergency deliveries and provide vehicle transportation.

Skills

Communication

Observational Skills

Crisis Management

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the Hospital staff, patients, and visitors, as well as the physical security of all Hospital buildings and equipment.

Responsibilities

1. Interact with visitors, patients, and staff in a professional and courteous manner. Observe and enforce all hospital policies, rules, and regulations.
2. Monitor visitors and patients. Manage any unusual circumstances or difficulties. Maintain visitor control inside and outside of the hospital.
3. Assist with Codes and Stats. Restrain patients when needed and watch for future disturbances. Conduct routine door checks. Maintain logs and reports.
4. Monitor cameras and alarms as needed. Follow emergency procedures for bomb threats (Code 99) or helicopter pad landings.
5. Make emergency deliveries or pick-up of medication, organs, and blood. Provide vehicle transportation for patients, visitors, and employees as required.
6. Perform all other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications and Specifications

A high school diploma and a minimum of six months of job-related experience or equivalent are preferred. Valid driver’s license required.

About Care New England Health System (CNE):
Care New England and its member institutions—including Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group—are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting top specialty-trained doctors, and offering renowned services and innovative programs to engage in important health discussions.

Americans with Disabilities Act Statement:
External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement:
Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Ethics Statement:
Employees must conduct themselves in accordance with the ethical standards of the organization, including hospital policies, mission, vision, and values.