Equans is looking for a Security Officer to join our team at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, B15 2WB on a permanent basis. This is a full‑time position working 42 hours per week. An annual salary of £29,290.00 and a benefits package are offered.
Shift Pattern: 12‑hour shifts – 2 days from 07:00 to 19:00, 2 nights from 19:00 to 07:00, 4 days off.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct regular patrols to ensure the security of all hospital areas.
- Monitor security cameras and alarms to identify potential security risks.
- Respond to emergencies, including medical emergencies and security breaches.
- Assist with the management of access control systems and visitor management procedures.
- Collaborate with hospital staff and local law enforcement agencies as necessary.
- Provide excellent customer service to patients, visitors and staff members.
Qualifications
Essential
- Applicants with prior security, law enforcement or military experience are preferred.
- Clear DBS standard level clearance.
- Hold an SIA Licence.
- Full 5 years address history.
- Full 5 years work or education history.
Preferred
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Clear written communication skills.
- Knowledge of security procedures and protocols.
- Ability to remain calm and composed in stressful situations.
- Additional training in security or related fields is a plus.
- Display customer‑focused behaviour.
- Demonstrate respect, flexibility and confidence.
- Awareness of healthcare environment sensitivities.
- Making a difference by contributing to the safety and well‑being of patients and staff.
- Basic IT literacy, including confidence using computers, e‑mail and security systems.
- Ability to write clear, accurate reports and incident logs.
Benefits
- 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays).
- Life cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary.
- Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers.
- Gym membership discounts.
- Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
- Holiday purchase scheme.
- 2 corporate social responsibility days per year.
- Broad range of learning opportunities: professional qualifications, collective and individual training and personalised support programmes.
- Attractive employee referral rewards scheme.
- Access to growing employee networks (WiE, RISE, LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN, Disability Network).
- 24/7 employee assistance programme and access to a mental well‑being app.
- Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
- Supportive work environment focusing on teamwork and collaboration.
We encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.
For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a relocation package.
Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.
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