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Location: Colchester Hospital
Salary: £14.48 per hour
Hours: Average 42 hours per week, 8 or 12 hour shifts including nights and weekends
Contract: Casual
Licence: Valid SIA Licence essential
Uniform: Provided
About the Role
We are seeking two professional and vigilant Security Officers to join our team at Colchester Hospital. This is a critical role in ensuring the safety and security of patients, staff, and visitors, while maintaining a secure environment across the hospital premises.
Key Responsibilities
* Remain alert and vigilant for intruders and respond promptly to calls for assistance.
* Patrol premises to prevent or detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates.
* Act as site key holder and control access/egress for vehicles and pedestrians.
* Monitor CCTV, access control, and fire alarm systems.
* Document all incidents in the Daily Occurrence Book and provide reports or witness statements when required.
* Support incidents involving potential violence or aggression, including de-escalation and restraint where necessary.
* Conduct staff and vehicle searches as required.
* Assist with cordons, roadblocks, and diversions when requested.
* Handle deliveries, mail, and general administrative duties.
* Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and site‑specific instructions.
What We’re Looking For
* Valid SIA Licence (essential).
* Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and visitors.
* Strong attention to detail and ability to write clear reports.
* Physically fit and capable of manual handling tasks.
* Customer‑focused with excellent interpersonal skills.
* Flexible approach to work patterns.
* Knowledge of health and safety and confidentiality requirements.
Benefits
* Competitive hourly rate of £14.48.
* Full uniform provided.
* Training and development opportunities.
* Be part of a supportive team in a vital healthcare environment.
What We Offer
* Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
* Employee Assistance Programme providing legal and financial advice, and support with work‑related or personal issues.
* Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and other services.
* The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
* Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
* Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan.
* A Death‑in‑Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo.
* Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
* Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues reduce their environmental impact while staying fit.
* Volunteering Opportunities to support worthwhile causes in our communities.
* Flexible and dynamic work environment.
* Competitive compensation.
* Full training and full protective uniform supplied.
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today! Career progression for the caring profession.
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advertisement early if we are in receipt of a high volume of applications.
About Sodexo
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the quality of life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On‑Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We’re a Disability‑Confident Leader employer and run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.
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