Security Officer
The closing date is 13 November 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!
OurSecurity Teamis 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:
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A strong work ethic and positive attitude
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Ability to work independently and as part of a close-knit team
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Excellent communication and organisational skills
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A commitment to delivering high standards of service and safety
What you'll do:
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Respond to incidents and security alerts
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Carry out general security duties across the site
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Provide friendly and professional assistance to staff and visitors
What we offer:
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A supportive team environment where your development is encouraged
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Access to theNHS pension scheme
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Generous annual leave entitlement
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Opportunities forcareer 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
TheSecurity Teamprovides a comprehensive security service across the main hospital site atSouthend, operating in all weather conditions.
As part of thisfront-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:
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Respond promptly to security incidents
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Ensure emergency access points remain clear
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Assist with maintaining a safe and secure environment
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Answer general enquiries from patients and visitors
Strongcommunication skillsand aflexible, 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
28 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,465 a year Per Annum Pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
390-EFM-SO-0856
Job locations
Britannia House
12-13 Comet Way
Southend-On-Sea
SS2 6GD
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Britannia House
12-13 Comet Way
Southend-On-Sea
SS2 6GD
Employer's website
https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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