Security Officer Nights - Colchester Hospital

Sodexo; Colchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider seeks a Security Officer for Colchester Hospital. This role involves protecting patients and staff, monitoring security technology, and conducting patrols. Essential qualifications include a valid SIA license and emergency response awareness. A 12-hour shift schedule offers £12.36 per hour plus benefits like training, wellbeing resources, and flexible working in a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Full training and protective uniform provided

Opportunities for learning and development

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on high street brands

Retirement savings plan and life insurance

Qualifications

• Valid SIA license and SIA Door Supervision Licence are essential.
• Previous experience in a similar role is required.
• Confident to interact with staff, visitors, and emergency services.

Responsibilities

• Welcome staff and visitors while ensuring compliance with security protocols.
• Monitor CCTV and access control systems.
• Respond promptly to alarms and incidents.
• Conduct regular security patrols throughout your shift.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to interact with staff and visitors

Awareness of security procedures

Job description

Overview

As a Security Officer at Colchester Hospital, you'll play a key role in protecting patients, staff, visitors, and hospital facilities. No two days are the same, and each shift brings fresh challenges and real opportunities to make a difference in people's lives. Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

Responsibilities

• Welcome staff and visitors while ensuring compliance with security protocols
• Monitor CCTV, access control systems, and other security technology
• Respond promptly to alarms, incidents, and maintenance issues
• Answer and transfer calls, relay messages, and offer guidance to guests and colleagues
• Conduct regular security patrols throughout your shift

Qualifications

• A valid SIA license (essential) and SIA Door Supervision Licence essential
• Awareness of security procedures and emergency response protocols
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to interact with staff, visitors, and emergency services
• Previous experience in a similar role

Contract and Benefits

• 42 hours per week, 12-hour shifts on a rota basis to include some weekends: 4 on 4 off, 16:00 to 04:00
• £12.36 per hour + night enhancement
• Full training and protective uniform provided
• Opportunities for learning and development
• Cycle to Work scheme and volunteering opportunities
• Flexible working and a dynamic team environment
• Mental health and wellbeing resources
• Employee Assistance Programme (including financial/legal advice & personal support)
• Free health & wellbeing app with 24/7 virtual GP access
• Discounts on high street brands for you and your family
• Salary finance tools and financial wellbeing resources
• Retirement savings plan and life insurance