Security Officer Swansea, Wales
Job description
To provide an efficient and professional Security/Car Parking service for the Health Board as part of the Security/ Car Parking Team carrying out a range of preventative and reactive routine, scheduled and ad-hoc Security/ Car Parking tasks on a day to day basis. To protect staff, visitors, patients and property. To undertake an active operational role as part of the responsive Security service under the guidance of the Security/Car Parking Supervisor or Senior Nursing Staff
The Security Department at Morriston Hospital are looking for responsible individuals to join the Security/Car Parking Team.
The posts will be 37.5 hours per week covering various shifts including weekends and nights.
The successful candidate will need good communication skills and must have a valid SIA license.
Other duties include,being able to provide an efficient and professional Security/Car Parking service for the Health Board as part of the Security/ Car Parking Team carrying out a range of preventative and reactive routine, scheduled and ad-hoc Security/ Car Parking tasks on a day to day basis. To protect staff, visitors, patients and property. To undertake an active operational role as part of the responsive Security service under the guidance of the Security/Car Parking Supervisor or Senior Nursing Staff
Any queries please contact Alan Thorne on 01792 702222 Ext 38845
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
The Post-holder will have a specific Security and Car Parking role to be undertaken as part of the dual responsibility the Department has for the provision of Portering, Car Parking and Security Services
Security staff shall respond to all incidents (on request of the Shift Manager or Nursing Staff) where an individual(s) is reported to be behaving in an aggressive, violent or anti-social manner and defuse any given situation accordingly using tact, persuasion and, where necessary, controlled restraint techniques. Communication with victims of such incidents, and witnesses to record the pertinent facts of the incident
Ensure that all car parking equipment is working correctly reporting any faults to the Security/Car Parking Supervisor.
Assist car park users to find appropriate car parking spaces and ensure car parking is undertaken in a safe and secure manner.
Issue warning notices where vehicles are in contravention of the Health Board’s car parking arrangements.
Deal with customer queries and complaints in a professional and courteous manner.
Identify vehicles that are causing an obstruction or are parked in a manner that causes a hazard.
Drive Health Board vehicles/van to deliver/distribute items as required
