Security Officer

To work as a key member of the department’s security & safety team, to provide expertise and effective coordination of site security, asset protection, and hazard avoidance services. To work closely with the site Security Manager & Senior Estates Officer to provide an effective management and delivery of the site security services, within agreed guidelines and objectives, delivered to Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust. Provide a safe secure environment for patient’s relatives and staff Hours: Vacancies available are for 12- hour rotating shifts ( including days, nights and weekends) and fixed 12-hour nigh shifts only. Rota will be discussed at interview. Previous applicants need not apply Maintaining a highly visible deterrent by patrolling of hospital site on foot. In doing this checking all property and land associated with the Trust & CHS is secure and free of hazard. Identify and report any Incidents, hazards, damage, or suspicious activity. Respond to any security/fire related incidents on CHFT & Community sites. Respond to Intruder incidents as appropriate ensuring that a detailed incident report is made out. Calls for assistance from Ward/Department staff to deal with such duties as locked areas, missing patients, problems with patients/visitors and incidents of violence and aggression. Use of appropriate restraint techniques if/when trained to do so. Acting on all emergency calls, immediately. Responding to Alarm activations ensuring that alarms are dealt with in accordance with written protocols and procedures and any faults reported as necessary. Respond to and escalate reports of losses, theft, damage and as required. Attending Fire alert calls, report any faults to Estates helpdesk. Respond to calls of direction from the control room operators. Monitor the access control systems, paying particular attention to break glass notifications, doors left open, faults and temporary interruptions to service and override the access control system as and when required for example to let an authorised person/contractor. At CHS We Understand The Differences In Delivering Our Services In Complex Environments And We Have a Flexible Approach To Meet The Needs Of Our Customers. Our Estates And Facilities Management Functions Alongside Our Medical Engineering, Decontamination And Procurement Service, Provides The Following Fully managed estate and building maintenance Medical engineering/equipment maintenance/ decontamination Procurement advice, guidance and governance Capital project management Transport Grounds maintenance. Portering Catering Cleaning (including robot and deep cleaning) All provided to nationally recognised standards giving you assurance that your premises and equipment will be the best they can, and your customers will have confidence in you as a provider. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Lee Sinnott Job title: Senior Estates Officer Email address: Lee.Sinnott@cht.nhs.uk