Security Officer

Equans is looking for a full‑time Security Officer (Permanent) at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, B15 2WB. The role is 42 hours per week with a salary of £30,169 per year plus benefits. Shift pattern: 12‑hour day (07:00‑19:00) and 12‑hour night (19:00‑07:00) with 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.

Requirements

• Applicants with prior security, law enforcement, or military experience are preferred.
• Hold an SIA Licence.
• Full 5 years address history.
• Full 5 years work or education history.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.
• Basic IT literacy, including confidence using computers, emails, 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
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, including professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalised support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to growing employee networks including WiE (Women in EQUANS), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network) and our Disability Network
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and access to a mental wellbeing app
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• Supportive work environment with a focus 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.

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