# Security Officer > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/security-officer/9c35eb65-010a-4a1f-a406-1fce8af8068f - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/security-officer/9c35eb65-010a-4a1f-a406-1fce8af8068f.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Westcliff On Sea - **Region:** East of England - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Administrative and IT - **Grade:** Band 2 - **Salary:** £25,272 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-13T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-29T15:01:15.417Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Essex/WestcliffOnSea/Mid_South_Essex_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Security/Security-v8118635 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8118635?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.southend.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Security Team Are you a motivated individual with excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills? Are you dedicated to working both independently and as part of a team? If you take pride in delivering exceptional service, we’d love to hear from you! 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. ### Detailed job description and main 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. Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications. ## Job Details We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Security Team Are you a motivated individual with excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills? Are you dedicated to working both independently and as part of a team? If you take pride in delivering exceptional service, we’d love to hear from you! 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 ## Job Description 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. ## 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. Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications. ## Person Specification ### Education **Essential** - GCSE or Equivalent **Desirable** - Security SIA license ### Knowledge and Experience **Essential** - Previous experience of working as a security officer in a complex and varied organisation. - Working Knowledge of CCTV and Access Control Systems - Understanding of principles of criminal law (PACE) **Desirable** - Experience with working with other systems, i.e panic alarms - Knowledge of DOLS and MCA framework - Previous NHS Experience ## Documents - [privacy policy (pdf, 441.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2077) - [afc pay poster 26/27 (pdf, 44.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2504) - [behaviours framework (jpg, 298.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2880) - [trust 10 year strategy (pdf, 2.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2947) - [applicant ms teams checklist (pdf, 560.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2943) - [general statements afc - v5.2 (pdf, 592.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2979) - [mseft security officer - efm - so - b2 (pdf, 640.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10414573) ## 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.