Higher Security Officer

The post holder will work as a member of the security team within the Sunderland Royal Hospital to assist in the protection of patients, staff and visitors. The post holder must hold a valid Security Industry Authority licence to undertake this role. The role includes: Responding to requests from wards and departments for support in handling violent/potentially violent incidents, of those in fear of physical harm, scenes of actual or suspected crime where personal injury is involved, or a crime in progress. Staffing of the security control room, which includes monitoring of CCTV, answering any queries from both the public and staff and key management Proactively patrol of the internal and external sites, securing buildings, To provide information and assistance to staff, patients and visitors on Security Assist in the prevention of crime Respond to emergency incidents including fire General Car Parking Duties Assisting in the vision to create a safe place to work, visit and stay. Minimum weekly collection of cash boxes from payment machines with weights in excess of 20k PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE Please note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. Applicants are requested to consider this when making their application. Please visit Gov.UK for further information Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will work as a member of the security team within the Sunderland Royal Hospital to assist in the protection of patients, staff and visitors. The post holder must hold a valid Security Industry Authority licence to undertake this role. The role includes: Responding to requests from wards and departments for support in handling violent/potentially violent incidents, of those in fear of physical harm, scenes of actual or suspected crime where personal injury is involved, or a crime in progress. Staffing of the security control room, which includes monitoring of CCTV, answering any queries from both the public and staff and key management Proactively patrol of the internal and external sites, securing buildings, To provide information and assistance to staff, patients and visitors on Security Assist in the prevention of crime Respond to emergency incidents including fire General Car Parking Duties Assisting in the vision to create a safe place to work, visit and stay. Minimum weekly collection of cash boxes from payment machines with weights in excess of 20k PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE Please note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. Applicants are requested to consider this when making their application. Please visit Gov.UK for further information