Security Officer

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will provide emergency response to incidents on all Trust premises.

To protect staff, patients and visitors from acts of violence and aggression giving regard to their own safety.

To de-escalate incidents of disorder.

To maintain accurate written records of security incidents and complete the appropriate electronic incident forms, police witness statements and duty log.

To complete pocket note books to a recognised evidential standard for future investigative requirements.

To liaise with the Police as required including the submission of statements, preservation and correlation of any evidence that may be required.

To prevent the loss of property and carry out preliminary investigations into losses to the Trust, staff and patients.

To assist with the secure movement of cash, including money fromApril 2021 vending machines, catering outlets, Fundraising and General Office.

To patrol the Trust sites as directed by the Security Operations Manager or duty supervisor.

To promptly respond to security systems including intruder, personal attack and access control alarms and take necessary action in the interests of safety and security.

Instigate Police response to suspicious incidents on Trust sites.

Respond to Major Incident instigation in line with the Major Incident Policy.

Escort lone workers or vulnerable staff where there is an identified risk and support lone workers in line with the Trusts Lone Worker Policy.

To main records in respect of all lost and found property incidents occurring within the premises and to take action on such reports as directed.

To operate a secure key register.

To monitor fire alarm system, and investigate fire alarms and direct fire brigade on call out.

Maintaining clear routes for emergency services.

To complete all mandatory training and undertake any other training and updates relevant to the post.

Undertake any other duties relating to security which may be requested by the Security Operations Manager or duty supervisor.

Maintain a working knowledge of Trust Policies Security, Dealing with Violence and Aggression and Lone Worker Control Room.

Answer all emergency telephone calls in courteous and professional manner.

Delegate and prioritise tasks to patrol officers.

Monitor Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) for all Trust sites.

Report identified faults in security systems to Estates Department.

Provide guidance and facilitate access to the CCTV system for the purpose of Police investigations.

Maintain CCTV logs in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998Car Parking.

Carry out regular patrols of the Trust car parks.

Report incidents of unauthorised parking to the control room and/or the Car Parking manager and assist in the tracking of owners should they be required to move their vehicle.

Instigate Police response to any suspicious incidents or offences.

To assist as required in regulating the movement of traffic, and to organise and control the parking of vehicles on Trust property.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• SIA Frontline Manned Guarding
• Licence or NVQ level 2 Security

Desirable

• SIA Public Space Surveillance licence

Experience

Essential

• Proven experience in security industry
• Experience in restraint techniques

Desirable

• An understanding of the mental Health Act 2007
• Competent in the use of CCTV equipment

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of the Data Protection Act 1998 (personal data and CCTV)
• Competent use of two way radio procedure

Skills

Essential

• Ability to use Microsoft Office Word and Outlook applications
• Good verbal communication skills
• Level of personal fitness that enables prolonged foot patrols and standing
• Ability to prioritise incidents based on dynamic risk
• Ability to produce evidential written reports both hand written and electronically
• Flexible approach to working
• Able to work shifts over 24/7 period

Desirable

• Ability to maintain an accurate pocket notebook
• Good written communication skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aintree Hospital

Lower Lane

Liverpool

L9 7AL

Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)