Security Officer

Job summary

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Join Our Dedicated Security Team Security Officer

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust is seeking a committed, professional, and customer focused Security Officer to become an integral part of our 24 hour Security Team.

You will play a key role in ensuring the safety and security of our staff, patients, visitors, and property across the Trust's sites, including hospital wards, car parks, and outlying buildings. This is a rewarding opportunity to work within a healthcare environment where your contribution directly supports patient care and staff wellbeing.

Shift Information

Standard shift pattern:

• 2 days, 2 nights, 4 days off.
• 12-hour shifts.
• Shift pattern is currently under review and may be subject to change.
• Flexibility is essential, including the ability to:

• Work across various hospital sites.
• Covers shifts during periods of annual leave and staff absence.
• Adapt to operational requirements as needed.

Why Join Us?

As a Security Officer with Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust, you will be part of a professional team dedicated to protecting our people, premises, and services. In return, you'll have the opportunity to work in a supportive healthcare environment where your skills and experience help make a difference every day.

If you have the required SIA licences, security experience, and a strong commitment to customer service, we would welcome your application.

Main duties of the job

• Maintain a safe and secure environment across Trust premises.
• Conduct routine patrols of hospital wards, grounds, and external facilities.
• Respond effectively to security incidents, emergencies, and alarms.
• Monitor and operate CCTV systems in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
• Manage access control and assist with investigations when required.
• Provide a visible and reassuring security presence for staff, patients, and visitors.
• Deliver excellent customer service and support across all areas of the Trust.

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers,home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Details

• Date posted: 08 June 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 3
• Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 001353
• Job locations: Trustwide UK, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4DG, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

To be considered for this role, applicants must possess:

• A valid SIA Door Supervisor/Front Line Licence (Level 2).
• A valid SIA Public Space Surveillance (CCTV) Licence (PSS).
• Previous experience working within a security environment.
• Proven customer facing experience with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to remain calm and professional when dealing with challenging situations.
• Good observational, reporting, and problem solving skills.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility is essential, including the ability to: Work across various hospital sites. Cover shifts during periods of annual leave and staff absence. Adapt to operational requirements as needed.