Security Officer

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Security Team

Our Security Team is seeking a proactive and professional team member to assist us in maintaining 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:

A strong work ethic and positive attitude

Ability to work independently and as part of a close-knit team

Excellent communication and organisational skills

A commitment to delivering high standards of service and safety

What you'll do:

Respond to incidents and security alerts

Carry out general security duties across the site

Provide friendly and professional assistance to staff and visitors

What we offer:

A supportive team environment where your development is encouraged

Access to the NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Opportunities for career 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.

No VISA sponsorship available for this role

Main duties of the job

The Security Team provides a comprehensive security service across the main hospital site at Southend, operating in all weather conditions.

As part of this front-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:

Respond promptly to security incidents

Ensure emergency access points remain clear

Assist with maintaining a safe and secure environment

Answer general enquiries from patients and visitors

Strong communication skills and a flexible, 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

13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year

Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-NR-EFM-SO-4944

Job locations

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff-On-Sea

SS0 0RY

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Security Officer role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Unfortunately, there is no Visa Sponsorship available for this role. Whilst we are able to employ candidates on a graduate Visa, we are unable to offer sponsorship once the graduate visa expires.

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Security Officer role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Unfortunately, there is no Visa Sponsorship available for this role. Whilst we are able to employ candidates on a graduate Visa, we are unable to offer sponsorship once the graduate visa expires.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• General Knowledge of Health and Safety

Desirable

• GCSE or Equivalent

Systems

Essential

• Computer literate
• Strong written communication skills

Desirable

• Experience with working with other systems, such as parking enforcement
• Working knowledge of CCTV and Access Control systems
• Working knowledge of car parking systems including ANPR

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Dealing with members of the public

Desirable

• PMVA level 2 training
• Knowledge of DoLS and MCA framework
• Working for the NHS
• Experience with physical restraint

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• General Knowledge of Health and Safety

Desirable

• GCSE or Equivalent

Systems

Essential

• Computer literate
• Strong written communication skills

Desirable

• Experience with working with other systems, such as parking enforcement
• Working knowledge of CCTV and Access Control systems
• Working knowledge of car parking systems including ANPR

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Dealing with members of the public

Desirable

• PMVA level 2 training
• Knowledge of DoLS and MCA framework
• Working for the NHS
• Experience with physical restraint

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 details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff-On-Sea

SS0 0RY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff-On-Sea

SS0 0RY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Security Officer role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Unfortunately, there is no Visa Sponsorship available for this role. Whilst we are able to employ candidates on a graduate Visa, we are unable to offer sponsorship once the graduate visa expires.

Education

Essential

• General Knowledge of Health and Safety

Desirable

• GCSE or Equivalent

Systems

Essential

• Computer literate
• Strong written communication skills

Desirable

• Experience with working with other systems, such as parking enforcement
• Working knowledge of CCTV and Access Control systems
• Working knowledge of car parking systems including ANPR

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Dealing with members of the public

Desirable

• PMVA level 2 training
• Knowledge of DoLS and MCA framework
• Working for the NHS
• Experience with physical restraint