Security Officer
About this role
Security Officer (Healthcare Environment)
Location: Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, B15 2WB
Hours: 42 hours per week (12-hour shifts: 2 days [07:00 - 19:00], 2 nights [19:00 - 07:00], followed by 4 days off)
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Salary: £30,169.00 per annum
Are you an experienced security professional looking for a rewarding, stable career within a vital healthcare environment? We are currently recruiting for a full-time Security Officer to join the team at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham.
As a supportive bridge staffing agency, we walk right alongside you through every step of the hiring process—helping you gather your 5-year work/education history, navigate DBS and standard-level vetting requirements, and ensuring your transition into this important role is smooth and stress-free.
What You Will Do
Maintain a safe, secure, and reassuring environment for patients, visitors, and hospital staff across the premises.
Conduct regular patrols, monitor surveillance cameras and alarms, and respond promptly and professionally to security breaches and medical emergencies.
Enforce hospital policies, manage access control and visitor procedures, and write clear, accurate incident reports and logs.
Collaborate closely with hospital staff, local law enforcement, and emergency services when required.
What's in It for You
Competitive annual salary of £30,169.00.
24 days annual leave plus public holidays.
Life cover equivalent to 1.5x annual salary.
Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers.
Gym membership discounts and a cycle-to-work scheme.
Holiday purchase scheme and 2 corporate social responsibility days per year.
Access to learning opportunities, professional training, and employee networks.
24/7 Employee Assistance Program and a mental wellbeing app.
What We Are Looking For
A valid SIA Licence and a clear standard-level DBS clearance (Essential).
A full 5-year address history and a full 5-year work or education history (Essential for vetting).
Prior security, law enforcement, or military experience is preferred.
Strong communication skills, basic IT literacy, and the ability to remain calm, respectful, and composed in stressful situations.
Valid evidence of the right to work in the UK.