Join Our High-Performing Security Team
We are seeking a passionate, enthusiastic, and motivated individual to join our proactive security team, committed to maintaining the highest standards and creating a safe environment for everyone who works, visits, or stays within our facilities.
No prior security experience is required—we provide full, comprehensive training to the right candidate.
As part of our team, you will deliver a comprehensive 24/7 frontline security service across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Prevent and detect crime and anti‑social behaviour.
- Ensure the safety and security of patients, staff, and visitors on Trust premises.
- Protect Trust property and assets.
- Respond promptly to all security and fire alerts.
What We’re Looking For
You will demonstrate a professional, logical approach to your work, showing initiative and a positive, “can‑do” attitude. This is a demanding yet highly rewarding role that requires resilience, the ability to work under pressure, and the capacity to remain calm in challenging circumstances.
Role Details
- Contract: Full‑time, 37.5 hours per week.
- Annual Leave: Starting at 27 days plus 8 bank holidays.
- Location: Preston and Chorley Hospital sites.
- Shift Pattern: 4‑on, 4‑off rotating shifts, covering all operational hours, including nights and weekends.
- Enhancements: Unsocial hours and weekend enhancements apply.
As a Band 3 Security Officer working this pattern, you can expect to earn up to £33,000 per year, with additional opportunities for overtime on an ad‑hoc basis.
Core Responsibilities
- Communicate effectively with a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical staff, patients, visitors, and colleagues.
- Maintain and continually develop professional competencies.
- Support the training and development of other team members.
- Adhere to all health, safety, fire, and security legislation, policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Undertake “Bedside Security” duties to assist clinical staff when required.
- Respond promptly and appropriately to all security and fire‑related incidents.
- Carry out regular security patrols and associated duties.
- Assist with the day‑to‑day management of car parking across Trust property.
- Proactively manage crime prevention and security incidents.
- Ensure accurate handling and protection of data and information resources.
- Contribute to reducing security‑related incidents across the organisation.
This advert closes on Wednesday 29 Apr 2026.
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