# Security Officer

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Aneurin Bevan University Health Board.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
- **Town:** Newport
- **Region:** Newport
- **Country:** Wales
- **Profession:** Estates and facilities
- **Grade:** Band 3
- **Salary:** £26,813 - £27,890 per annum pro rata
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Part time - 19 hours per week (06:00 - 16:00 every Saturday and Sunday)
- **Closing date:** 2026-07-28T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-07-21T09:12:37.000Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Newport/Abergavenny/Aneurin_Bevan_University_Health_Board/Facilities/Facilities-v8164112
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8164112?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://abuhb.nhs.wales

## Job Content

### Job overview

### Working Pattern

This post is based at Nevill Hall Hospital and works a fixed weekend rota:

- Saturday: 06:00 – 16:00
- Sunday: 06:00 – 16:00

This role is ideal for someone seeking a consistent weekend working pattern while contributing to the safety and security of a busy hospital environment.

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

### Main duties of the job

As a Security Officer, you will provide a highly visible uniformed presence across the hospital site, responding to incidents, conducting patrols, preventing crime and ensuring a safe environment for everyone.  Working independently and as part of a dedicated team, you will play a vital role in protecting people and property while delivering excellent customer service.

### Key Responsibilities

- Respond to security incidents, emergencies and alarms.
- Conduct regular foot and vehicle patrols across the hospital site.
- Prevent, deter and investigate criminal activity and security breaches.
- Support staff in managing challenging situations and conflict resolution.
- Assist with fire alarm responses and emergency procedures.
- Complete incident reports and maintain accurate records.
- Work alongside Police, Fire and Ambulance Services when required.
- Provide advice and support on security matters to staff and visitors.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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.

## Person Specification

### Other

**Desirable**

- Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards

### Experience

**Essential**

- Experience of working in a front-line security position with direct contact with clients or transferable experience from another frontline role
- Able to work as part of a team as well as on own initiative

**Desirable**

- Previous Security experience
- Previous Healthcare experience
- Previous knowledge of CCTV systems, fire alarms, Access Control - PAC, intruder Alarm Systems
- Knowledge of Law and offences relating to security industry

### Skills and Attributes

**Essential**

- Ability to work on own initiative and minimum supervision
- Excellent communicator (both verbal and written)
- Ability to carry out several different tasks simultaneously
- Ability to maintain accurate records
- Keyboard and computer skills
- Integrity and discretion
- Good time management
- Ability to keep calm under pressure
- Flexible approach to work
- Team player
- Customer focused
- Organised and methodical
- Confident

**Desirable**

- Knowledge of MS office
- Health & Safety Awareness

### Qualifications and Knowledge

**Essential**

- Good basic education e.g GCSE or equivalent
- Knowledge acquired through on the job training and experience i.e. restraint, breakaway techniques, SITO qualification

**Desirable**

- SIA Door Supervisor Licence
- Previous Training in Control & Restraint & physical intervention skills
- Lift evacuation training

## Documents

- [jdps english (pdf, 458.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10472357)
- [oh form - ig ffurflen (docx, 100.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10472358)
- [flexible working policy (pdf, 584.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3033)
- [agile hybrid working framework (pdf, 5.9mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2695)
- [abuhb values & behaviour framework (pdf, 2.7mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3066)
- [home working policy and guidance (pdf, 380.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2696)
- [guidance notes for applicants nov 25 (pdf, 322.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2844)
- [nwssp recruitment services privacy notice (pdf, 404.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1633)

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