Security Officers

Overview

Band 3 Security Officer, 4 on, 4 off rotating shift pattern, 37.5 hours per week, primary based at Preston or Chorley Hospital with work across both sites and other Trust locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Protect patients, staff, visitors, property, and assets across Trust sites.
• Assist in the prevention and detection of crime, disorder, and anti‑social behaviour.
• Conduct proactive internal and external patrols.
• Secure Trust buildings and premises.
• Respond promptly and effectively to security incidents and emergencies, including fire alarms and fire‑related incidents.
• Support clinical teams through bedside security duties when required.
• Manage challenging situations involving patients, visitors, and members of the public using conflict resolution and de‑escalation techniques.
• Carry out general car parking and traffic management duties.
• Respond to all Trust security and fire alerts in a timely and professional manner.
• Complete incident reports and maintain accurate records.
• Work collaboratively with clinical and non‑clinical colleagues to maintain a safe environment.
• Monitor and report suspicious activity, criminal behaviour, and security breaches.
• Assist with investigations and evidence gathering where appropriate.
• Maintain and develop professional competencies through training and continuous development.

Key Requirements

• No previous security experience necessary – full training will be provided.
• General education including English & Maths.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Access to vulnerable people; Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check required.
• Desirable: Basic IT skills.
• First Aid qualification.
• Customer service experience.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working as part of a team.
• Experience dealing with conflict.
• Basic understanding of health and safety.
• Public Service experience.

Benefits and Rewards

• On‑target earnings of approximately £32,000 per annum (plus overtime).
• Annual leave entitlement of 27 days plus bank holidays.
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme.
• Access to NHS staff benefits and wellbeing support programmes.
• Unsocial hours and weekend enhancements in line with NHS Terms and Conditions.

Equal Opportunities

The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to improving the working lives of our staff and operates a ‘Zero Tolerance’ policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background. We especially welcome applications from members of our black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities.

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