Security officer for NHS
| Posting date: | 20 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | 13.80 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 March 2026 |
| Location: | N19 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | 1SC Guarding Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: |
Summary
Are you professional, reliable, and passionate about keeping people safe?
Full time and part time 12 hour shifts available.
Shifts: Nights ,days and weekends rostered shifts (no nights only)
We’re looking for SIA licensed Security Officers to join our hospital team and help protect patients, visitors, and staff in a caring healthcare environment.
All applicants are subject to Screening to BS7858:2019, an initial written test of 27 questions to ensure suitability and background knowledge, pass mark 21 out of 27.
All employees are offered Contracts, excellent terms and conditions, paid holidays, uniform, NEST Pension, Professional Development.
What you’ll do:
Assist with safeguarding duties, including supporting vulnerable patients.
Carry out regular patrols and report any security or safety concerns.
Provide a visible, reassuring security presence across hospital sites.
Control access to wards and restricted areas.
Respond to incidents calmly and effectively, supporting clinical teams where needed.
De-escalate challenging behaviour and use safe breakaway techniques when necessary.
What we’re looking for:
Essential:
Valid SIA Licence (Security Guarding/Door Supervision)
3 Years experience min
DBS
Strong communication skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
Professional, reliable, and able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Beneficial Training certificates before interview:
Lone Worker Awareness
Extremism & Radicalisation Awareness
Sharps Awareness (safe handling of needles & sharps)
Conflict Resolution
Breakaway Technique.
Must have the ability to answer security related questions at interview, knowledge of security is essential.
Must have the ability to answer security related questions at interview, knowledge of security is essential.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Experience:
Security officer: 3 years (required)
Language:
English (required)
Licence/Certification:
Full time and part time 12 hour shifts available.
Shifts: Nights ,days and weekends rostered shifts (no nights only)
We’re looking for SIA licensed Security Officers to join our hospital team and help protect patients, visitors, and staff in a caring healthcare environment.
All applicants are subject to Screening to BS7858:2019, an initial written test of 27 questions to ensure suitability and background knowledge, pass mark 21 out of 27.
All employees are offered Contracts, excellent terms and conditions, paid holidays, uniform, NEST Pension, Professional Development.
What you’ll do:
Assist with safeguarding duties, including supporting vulnerable patients.
Carry out regular patrols and report any security or safety concerns.
Provide a visible, reassuring security presence across hospital sites.
Control access to wards and restricted areas.
Respond to incidents calmly and effectively, supporting clinical teams where needed.
De-escalate challenging behaviour and use safe breakaway techniques when necessary.
What we’re looking for:
Essential:
Valid SIA Licence (Security Guarding/Door Supervision)
3 Years experience min
DBS
Strong communication skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
Professional, reliable, and able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Beneficial Training certificates before interview:
Lone Worker Awareness
Extremism & Radicalisation Awareness
Sharps Awareness (safe handling of needles & sharps)
Conflict Resolution
Breakaway Technique.
Must have the ability to answer security related questions at interview, knowledge of security is essential.
Must have the ability to answer security related questions at interview, knowledge of security is essential.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Experience:
Security officer: 3 years (required)
Language:
English (required)
Licence/Certification: