Security Officer
The closing date is 23 September 2025
Job summary
Join Our Security Team
Are you a motivated individual with excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills? Are you dedicated to working both independently and as part of a team? If you take pride in delivering exceptional service, we'd love to hear from you!
Our Security Team is looking for a proactive and professional team member to help us maintain a safe, secure, and welcoming environment. In this role, you'll play a key part in ensuring the safety of our staff, visitors, and premises--while providing outstanding customer service.
What we're looking for:
A strong work ethic and positive attitude
Ability to work independently and as part of a close-knit team
Excellent communication and organisational skills
A commitment to delivering high standards of service and safety
What you'll do:
Respond to incidents and security alerts
Carry out general security duties across the site
Provide friendly and professional assistance to staff and visitors
What we offer:
A supportive team environment where your development is encouraged
Access to the NHS pension scheme
Generous annual leave entitlement
Opportunities for career progression and training
If you're ready to be part of a trusted team and make a meaningful impact every day, apply now and help us continue to deliver excellence in safety and service.
Main duties of the job
The Security Team provides a comprehensive security service across the main hospital site at Southend, operating in all weather conditions.
As part of this front-line service, you'll need to be polite, helpful, and tactful, while also being firm and able to remain calm under pressure. This is a highly visible role involving regular contact with staff, visitors, and members of the public.
If successful, you will:
Respond promptly to security incidents
Ensure emergency access points remain clear
Assist with maintaining a safe and secure environment
Answer general enquiries from patients and visitors
Strong communication skills and a flexible, professional approach are essential to succeed in this role.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Details
Date posted
09 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,465 a year Per annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
390-EFM-SO-0840
Job locations
Southend
Westcliff-On-Sea
SS0 0RY
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Southend
Westcliff-On-Sea
SS0 0RY
Employer's website
https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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