Security Officer

Location

Liverpool | United Kingdom

Job description

To provide a professional and effective Security Service tailored to meet the needs of the Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Trust. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES To maintain good order and prevent public disorder on the Trust site The protection of patients, staff, contractors and visitors against acts of violence, aggression and abuse The protection of Trust property against loss, theft and damage and incidents of fire The protection of property belonging to patients, staff, visitors and contractors against loss, theft and damage The assistance of other disciplines when required in order to meet the changing needs of a dynamic Trust The post holder will provide emergency response to incidents on all Trust premises To protect staff, patients and visitors from acts of violence and aggression giving regard to their own safety To de-escalate incidents of disorder OTHER DUTIES To maintain accurate written records of security incidents and complete the appropriate electronic incident forms, police witness statements and duty log To complete pocket note books to a recognised evidential standard for future investigative requirements To liaise with the Police as required including the submission of statements, preservation and correlation of any evidence that may be required To prevent the loss of property and carry out preliminary investigations into losses to the Trust, staff and patients To patrol the Trust sites as directed by the Security Manager. To promptly respond to security systems including intruder, personal attack and access control alarms and take necessary action in the interests of safety and security. Instigate Police response to suspicious incidents on Trust sites Respond to Major Incident instigation in line with the Major Incident Policy Escort lone workers or vulnerable staff where there is an identified risk and support lone workers in line with the Trusts Lone Worker Policy Escort relatives on request to and from the Relatives accommodation To main records in respect of all lost and found property incidents occurring within the premises and to take action on such reports as directed. To operate a secure key register To monitor fire alarm system, and investigate fire alarms and direct fire brigade on call out Maintaining clear routes for emergency services. To complete all mandatory training and undertake an accredited SIA guarding / CCTV course and other training and updates relevant to the post Undertake any other duties relating to security which may be requested by the Security Operations Manager or duty supervisor Maintain a working knowledge of relevant Trust Policies including Security, Dealing with Violence and Aggression and Lone Worker. Provide help, advice and guidance on protecting staff from terrorist threat. CCTV Monitor Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) for Trust site when required. Report identified faults in security systems to Estates Department. Provide guidance and facilitate access to the CCTV system for the purpose of Police investigations. Maintain CCTV logs in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998. Car Parking Carry out regular patrols of the Trust car parks. Report incidents of unauthorised parking to Car Parking manager ( SABA) and assist in the tracking of owners should they be required to move their vehicle. Instigate Police response to any suspicious incidents or offences

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Salary

£22.82k - £24.34k per annum