Security Officer Essex
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Security Officer
Location: North Benfleet Essex
Salary: 25129 per annum (Including 1250 Essex Fringe Allowance)
Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours per week (12-hour shifts covering days & nights)
About Us
St Andrews is a leading mental health charity dedicated to transforming the lives of individuals with complex mental health needs. We provide specialist inpatient and community-based mental healthcare working closely with partners to inspire hope and improve lives.
Our North Benfleet site is a secure mental healthcare facility supporting individuals in medium and low-security settings. We seek a Security Officer to ensure a safe and secure environment for our patients staff and visitors.
The Role
As a Security Officer you will be critical in maintaining site security ensuring compliance with safety protocols and responding to emergencies. You will monitor security systems control site access and support a safe environment within a secure mental health setting.
Key Responsibilities:
Security & Access Control:
- Manage key control and access systems ensuring only authorised personnel enter restricted areas.
- Process staff visitors and patients upon arrival verifying credentials and maintaining security logs.
- Conduct regular patrols of both internal and external hospital areas.
Emergency Response & Incident Management:
- Respond to fire alarms intruder alarms and security incidents promptly.
- Support the safe handling of emergency situations including patient-related incidents.
- Assist clinical teams with security-related patient support including risk management.
Technology & Systems:
- Monitor and operate CCTV access control and alarm systems.
- Maintain security records and reports ensuring compliance with hospital policies.
Customer Service & Teamwork:
- Provide a professional and reassuring presence to patients staff and visitors.
- Work closely with clinical administrative and facilities teams to meet hospital security standards.
- Adhere to all hospital policies and security regulations ensuring compliance with secure mental health facility standards.
About You
We are looking for a dedicated and vigilant security professional who is committed to safety and has a calm customer-focused approach.
Essential Criteria:
- Minimum 1 year of security experience preferably within a hospital healthcare or secure environment.
- Strong working knowledge of security systems (CCTV access control alarm monitoring).
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
- Ability to stay calm and professional in high-pressure situations.
- Flexibility to work 12-hour shifts including nights weekends and bank holidays.
- Computer literacy with the ability to maintain records and security reports.
Desirable Criteria:
- Experience in a mental health or forensic healthcare setting.
- SIA (Security Industry Authority) license Door Supervisor or Security Guarding.
- Training in Conflict Resolution De-escalation Techniques or PMVA (Prevention & Management of Violence & Aggression).
- First Aid or Fire Safety certification.
Why Join Us
Make a Difference Play a vital role in protecting vulnerable individuals and maintaining a secure caring environment.
Job Security Work for a leading mental health charity with excellent staff support.
Training & Development Access to free vocational qualifications and career growth opportunities.
Competitive Benefits Package:
- 30% extra pay for Saturday/night shifts 60% extra pay for Sunday shifts.
- 35 days annual leave increasing after 5 and 10 years of service.
- NHS-matched sick pay policy.
- Enhanced maternity cover.
- Pension scheme with employer contributions.
- Access to Blue Light Card & Health Service Discounts.
- Car Lease & Cycle to Work schemes.
- Healthcare cash plan to support your well-being.
- Free on-site parking and paid DBS application.
Our patients and colleagues expect you to live by our St Andrews CARE values: Compassion Accountability Respect and Excellence daily.
How to Apply
We would love to hear from you if you are a dedicated security professional looking to make a real impact in a mental healthcare setting.
For more information contact:
Join us in ensuring a safe secure and supportive environment for all.
Closing Date: Tuesday 18th November 2025
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- CCTV
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Computer Skills
- ICD Coding
- Military Experience
- Law Enforcement
- NIST Standards
- Security
- DoD Experience
- RMF
- Writing Skills
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