Security Officer
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The closing date is 29 June 2026
The Facilities department at Dorset County Hospital is excited to announce that we are looking for Security Officers to join our team, providing a 24/7 Security Service throughout the hospital.
We are looking for full‑time and part‑time vacancies with set shifts - for more shift information please contact Lisa Rowland.
A background in Security is desirable but not essential, as full training in security within a health care setting will be given.
Right to Work in the UK: This role is not available for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations.
Main duties of the job
- Provide a security presence throughout all areas of the hospital to deliver a polite, efficient, and compassionate service to patients, visitors and staff at all times.
- Provide a first‑line quick and immediate response to distressed, violent and aggressive persons (including mental health patients) within the hospital, calming individuals using verbal and non‑verbal communication skills, where necessary physically restraining and escorting persons from the site to maintain a safe environment within the hospital.
- Appropriately operate CCTV in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and the Trust licence for the detection and prevention of crime where required.
- To undertake checks on every shift to ensure that all CCTV equipment is fully operational and that any faults are reported immediately to the Facilities department by email or phone.
- Undertake physical patrols of the hospital site in line with schedule in order to provide a security presence and maintain a secure environment, including checking closure departments.
- Undertake external patrols of all areas of the Hospital site including car parking areas and outlying buildings, ensuring that your presence is noticeable.
About us
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under‑represented groups.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
- GCSE or Similar for writing English Language
- To have, or be willing to, undertake appropriate training courses to obtain relevant certification
Knowledge & Experience
- Knowledge of working to legislative compliance
- General knowledge of training in Health & Safety at Work
- Previous experience of working on Security
Skills & Abilities
- Good communication skills: require a professional and sympathetic approach to people
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in writing and verbally with a wide range of people
- Mental ability and confidence to make effective decisions whilst working in pressured, stressful and difficult situations
- Ability to work under pressure often unsupervised and prioritise duties
- Good IT skills: MS Office Suite, and other related FM software systems
- Familiar with or willing to undertake training in CCTV operation, intruder alarm systems, radio communication skills
- Adopts a team orientated approach, able to work across organisation boundaries and supportive of the work of colleagues
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 CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
