Contact information For enquiries relating to this role please contact midyorks.infrastructurevacancycontrol@nhs.net About the role Join our dedicated Security Team as S ecurity Officer at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust We are looking for a dedicated and professional Security Officer to join our 24-hour security team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in maintaining a safe and secure environment for our staff, patients, and visitors across all Trust sites. About the role As a Security Officer, you will help ensure the safety and protection of people, property, and premises including hospital wards, car parks, and outlying buildings. You ll respond to incidents, support staff and visitors, and promote a calm and secure atmosphere across our facilities. About you We re looking for someone who is reliable, professional, and committed to providing excellent service. You should have: A valid SIA Front Line Licence (Level 2) and SIA (PSS) CCTV Licence Previous experience working in a security environment Experience in a customer-facing role, ideally within a healthcare or public service setting The ability to remain calm under pressure and communicate effectively with people from all backgrounds Shift information Standard shift pattern: 2 days, 2 nights, 4 days off (12-hour shifts) Please note: the shift pattern is currently under review and may be subject to change Flexibility is essential, as you may be required to cover different hospital sites or provide cover during staff absences and annual leave If you are a motivated and professional individual who takes pride in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of others, we d love to hear from you. Main duties Security staff will be expected to maintain at all times a standard of personal conduct and deportment in keeping with the nature of their duties and the hospital environment. Carry out regular patrols of the site and to report any incidents and/or damage in line with Local Operating Procedures Protection of patients, staff, visitors, contractors and any other legitimate site users property against loss, theft, damage and waste Manage disturbances and the escorting of unauthorised persons off the premises. Provide a Ward/Department presence in situations where patients and/or visitors are being, or potentially being, violent or aggressive. Handle patients (including out-patients), on a face-to-face basis, in circumstances involving violent/aggressive behaviour using the application of conflict resolution techniques. If (or when) required, apply control and restraint techniques as per the approved Care and Responsibility criteria/training to fulfil the duties and responsibilities. Receive & log complaints of crime from patients/visitors and staff. Carry out investigations when required of any loss or breaches of security and report to Supervisor as necessary. Provide security assistance as required in accordance with Trust Major Incident Plan, Missing Patient Policy and Major Non-Clinical Emergency Policy and at the scene of road traffic accidents within hospital grounds. Ensure the safe custody of all lost/found property out of hours. During working hours, take such property to the General Office Assist in the passage of critical information when communications systems fail. Ensure the security/safety of the approved helicopter landing site during landing/ unloading/loading/take off operations of Air Ambulance (or other authorised service user) helicopters. Key Requirements SIA Front Line Licence (Level 2). SIA (PSS) CCTV Licence. Previous experience within a security environment. Previous experience in a customer facing environment. Be part of MY team We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day. Application guidance: We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It s important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form. Our benefits Access to the NHS pension plan Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services Extensive benefits and support, including: Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme Cycle to work scheme Home electronics scheme Car lease salary sacrifice scheme Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport Flexible working options and family and carer-friendly policies Established staff networks, including LGBTQ and Race Equality Career progression, training and support Skilled worker sponsorship You can find out more about skilled worker and health and care visas on our careers site .