Security Officer

Equans is looking for multiple Security Officers to join our team in Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, B15 2TH on a permanent basis. These are full time positions working on an average of 42 hours per week. On offer is a salary of £29,000 per year and benefits package.

Shift Pattern: 12hrs shifts, comprised of 2 days – 2 night and 4 days off.

As a Security Officer, you will be responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment within the hospital premises. You will patrol designated areas, monitor surveillance systems, and respond to incidents promptly and professionally. Your role will involve enforcing hospital policies, assisting with emergency situations, and providing support to hospital staff as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular patrols to ensure the security of all hospital areas.
• Monitor security cameras and alarms to identify potential security risks.
• Respond to emergencies, including medical emergencies and security breaches.
• Assist with the management of access control systems and visitor management procedures.
• Collaborate with hospital staff and local law enforcement agencies as necessary.
• Provide excellent customer service to patients, visitors, and staff members.

Requirements

Essential:

• Applicants with prior security, law enforcement, or military experience are preferred.
• Clear DBS standard level clearance.
• Hold an SIA Licence

• Full 5 years address history

• Full 5 years work or education history.

Preferred:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of security procedures and protocols
• Ability to remain calm and composed in stressful situations.
• Additional training in security or related fields is a plus.
• Display customer-focused behaviour
• Demonstrate respect, flexibility, and confidence.
• Awareness of healthcare environment sensitivities.
• Making a difference by contributing to the safety and well-being of patients and staff.

If you are committed to excellence in security and customer service, we encourage you to apply for the position of Security Officer at Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Join us in our mission to provide exceptional care in a safe and secure environment.

Benefits

• 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to X1.5 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in EQUANS), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network) and our Disability Network
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• Supportive work environment with a focus on teamwork and collaboration.

Who are we?

Equans is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.

Equans’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live.

Equans is a Bouygues group company.

What’s next?

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Professionals Network) and our Disability Network.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.

The Equans Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.