Healthcare Security Officer: Training & Qualifications Included

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora in Dunedin is seeking a dedicated Security Officer. This role offers variety beyond a typical security position, with duties including patrols, diffusing tense situations, and safeguarding staff and patients in a hospital environment.

You'll work on a rostered 3pm–11:35pm shift, across a seven-day pattern. Previous security experience is preferred but training leading to nationally recognised qualifications will be provided, and you will join a friendly,

Qualifications

• Previous security experience preferred but not essential.
• Training leading to nationally recognised security qualifications will be provided.
• Peacemaker with strong communication, kindness and firmness under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine patrols of hospital facilities.
• Diffuse tense situations before they escalate.
• Ensure the overall security of people and buildings.
• Work on a rostered basis (3pm–11:35pm) across a 7-day pattern.

Skills

Peacemaker

Confident communicator

Empathy

Physical fitness

Education

Nationally recognised security qualifications training

Job description

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora in Dunedin is seeking a dedicated Security Officer. This role offers variety beyond a typical security position, with duties including patrols, diffusing tense situations, and safeguarding staff and patients in a hospital environment.

You'll work on a rostered 3pm–11:35pm shift, across a seven-day pattern. Previous security experience is preferred but training leading to nationally recognised qualifications will be provided, and you will join a friendly,