Security Officer

Job overview

Security Officer

Cardiff & Vale University Health Board has an exciting opportunity within their Security Department. We are seeking highly motivated individuals to join our Operational Security team. The successful candidates will be looking to develop their existing skills and will be expected to proactively contribute to the ongoing success of the team, sometimes in a very demanding environment. The Security Officer posts will work a 12 hour shift pattern of four days on followed by four rest days.

Main duties of the job

You should ideally have experience of working in a security role, with an understanding of CCTV, access control and various alarm systems, etc. You must be physically able with good communication skills, along with the personality and experience to relate to people in all situations. You will be expected to exercise control and restraint techniques, for which full training will be provided.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

If you feel you can meet the challenges of working at the Cardiff & Vale University Health Board, and can live up to the very highest standards of service, we’d like to hear from you.

Successful applicants will be contacted and notified of interview dates & times.

IMPORTANT

• Please apply on line - only on-line applications will be accepted.
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• Only those candidates invited for interview will receive further communication. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.
• This position may be closed early if adequate applications are received.
• Please provide email addresses for referees where possible.

At the Cardiff & Vale University Health Board, we fully support the right of all staff to equal opportunities and are committed to the development of a diverse workforce. Applications are welcome from anyone who meets the specific criteria of the post regardless of age, gender, disability, religion/ belief or sexual orientation. Benefits available to all employees include: Workplace Nurseries and a Pension Scheme. All staff have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and for ensuring they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.