# Security Officer > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Derbyshire Support Facilities Services. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/security-officer/9c2a9df6-cf8f-4a76-9fcb-2a865cd32cb6 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/security-officer/9c2a9df6-cf8f-4a76-9fcb-2a865cd32cb6.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Derbyshire Support Facilities Services - **Location:** DSFS - Chesterfield Royal Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Estates and facilities - **Salary:** £28,175 basic pro rata, + night and w/e enhance rate - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 42 hours per week (per pro rata) - **Closing date:** 2026-08-28T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-14T15:00:59.252Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Derbyshire/Chesterfield/Derbyshire_Support_Facilities_Services/Security/Security-v8215357 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8215357?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://dsfs-ltd.co.uk/ ## Job Content ### Job overview DSFS are looking to attract an additional Security Operative on a 42hr contract to join the current security team based at the Chesterfield Royal Hospital. Security services are provided 24/7 to the Trust and successful candidates would be expected to be flexible to ensure full service cover is provided to the hospital. Previous applicants need not apply., please look at the vacancy for the salary figures. Previous applicant need not apply Please note that a current SIA licence Frontline is essential for this role. Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services Limited currently do not offer a Certificate of Sponsorship, any applications which require sponsorship will not be considered ### Main duties of the job - Keeping a record of all duties carried out each shift in a personal log . - Assist with safe operation during take-off and landing of Air Ambulance and security of same whilst on ground - Monitor the access control systems. - Maintaining a highly visible deterrent by patrolling of hospital on foot and using CRH vehicle. - Respond to any security/fire related incidents on CRH sites including but not limited to:- Calls for assistance from Ward/Department staff to deal with such duties as locked areas, missing patients, problems with patients/visitors and incidents of violence and aggression. - Use of restraint techniques if/when trained to do so. - Responding to baby tagging alarms on all relevant wards. - Carryout Control room duties including monitoring of CCTV and providing cover for Control Room staff. - Unlocking and locking of departments and taking off and resetting alarms as required. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities ### Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are along with the criteria that are required. ### Applicant requirements The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of working within a security team or customer focused service - Experienced in dealing with challenging behaviour including violent and aggressive situations **Desirable** - Previous experience working within the NHS. ### Personal Attributes **Essential** - To assess situations quickly, using appropriate action to defuse a situation and provide effective solutions. - Ability to maintain calm and control in difficult situations, minimising panic in others. - Experience in monitoring and pro-actively demonstrating security procedures are being adhered to by staff, contractors and visitors in order to ensure the premises and staff are safe. **Desirable** - To be able to work under own Initiative as well as following written and verbal instructions ### Skills and Knowledge **Essential** - Knowledge and experience of security systems and their operation - Good knowledge of security environment, the potential risks, threats and actions required to manage and reduce risks - Ability to liaise and communicate clearly with patients, staff, visitors and contractors - Demonstrate excellent customer care. - Experienced in dealing with emergency situations. - Strong verbal and written communication skills - Ability to communicate and respond appropriately to alarms, evacuations, incidents and emergency whilst following security procedures and ensuring safety. - Excellent Inter-personal s **Desirable** - Previous experience in communicating clearly with patients, visitors and NHS Staff ### Qualifications and Training **Essential** - Knowledge of the Security or Customer Service industry - Knowledge and experience of IT systems including Outlook, Word and Excel - Knowledge of security systems, such as CCTV, access control, intruder alarms and car parking systems. - GCSE’s grade c or above in English and Maths - Valid SIA licence in Frontline **Desirable** - A recognised qualification in security and or physical intervention. - Excellent knowledge or qualifications in Customer Service and Health & Safety ## Documents - [jd & ps (pdf, 446.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10523197) - [working for us handbook (pdf, 497.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2977) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.