Overview
Go back University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) Security Officer
The closing date is 02 October 2025
Supporting the Security Manager in the delivery of a robust cost effective Security Service to the Trust across all sites.
Protecting staff, patients and visitors from acts of violence and abuse and ensuring wherever possible evidence is gathered and preserved to secure conviction of offenders. This will on occasion involve direct engagement with patients and members of the public who are displaying challenging behaviour.
Should you require Additional Support with completing your Application, Please contact the Facilities and Estates Recruitment Team via email below:
uhsussex.FandErecruitment@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
Undertake high profile (visibility) patrols of all areas of the Trust Estate to deter & detect criminal activity directed against the Trust, its staff, patients and other assets.
Undertaking initial investigation of thefts and other security incidents across the Trust and providing crime prevention & remedial security advice to victims of crime and ward/department Managers.
To establish and maintain positive working relationships with police and criminal justice services.
About us
At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme, for staff which is extensive & designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop.We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.
Job responsibilities
Prevent and deter criminal acts by providing a high visibility presence around the sites. Respond to and protect staff, patients and visitors from acts of violence and abuse. Protect Trust property from crime and criminal activity. Work with the Security Supervisors to gather information regarding incidents including criminal cases and assist in ensuring they are progressed appropriately, including attendance at Court where required. Ensure security incidents are investigated and reported in accordance with Trust Policy & Security Department procedures. Deal sensitively and in an empathetic manner with staff, visitors & patients who present with complex and highly emotive issues as a result of the wider impact of crime including violence and physical assaults. Strictly adhere to the Directorate dress code and wear the appropriate PPE for the duties being carried out. Ensure Trust confidentiality and Data Protection is maintained with security information, evidence and CCTV/BWC images. Ensure all information remains confidential in regard to security & criminal investigations. When on mobile patrol maintain regular radio communication with Security colleagues. Maintain detailed, accurate and timely records on all incidents and activities using computer based systems. Follow Trust, Directorate and Departmental policies and procedures for booking annual leave, changes to rota and sickness reporting. Attend staff briefings and keep fully updated with matters affecting the Trust, Directorate and Department by regular reference to bulletins, notices, emails, etc which are displayed on all staff communication notice boards. Assist with the production of ID badges. Assist with the issue of keys to staff, and ensure key logs are maintained. Act at all times to strengthen the professional status of Security Services within the Trust. To respond to security incidents and preserve and collect evidence at the scene of an incident. Ability to respond to emergency calls in a timely manner ensuring a fast response. To be trained in physical intervention and as a last resort, apply physical intervention only if necessary, reasonable and proportionate to the incident.
Able to maintain regular site patrols and able to remain standing for long periods of time.
To maintain all equipment provided, including, radios, mobiles, Body Worn Cameras, stab proof vests, bleeps and search wands.
To complete equipment check sheets for CCTV units. Ensure security offices are kept clean and tidy at all times for health and safety reasons.
Person Specification
Education
* Good education to GCSE level or equivalent in English and Maths
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
£24,937 to £26,598 a yearPer annum, pro rata
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