Ad Hoc Security Officer – Southampton

As an Ad Hoc Security Officer, you will play a vital role in protecting people, property, and assets while delivering exceptional customer service. You will be expected to maintain a safe and secure environment, respond effectively to incidents, and uphold the highest standards of professionalism.

Water Site Duties

• Monitor and control access, ensuring only authorised personnel and contractors enter site.
• Conduct regular foot patrols across large operational sites, covering challenging terrain and walking in excess of 10 km per shift.
• Prevent unauthorised access, theft, vandalism, and criminal activity.
• Respond promptly and effectively to security incidents, alarms, and emergencies.
• Operate security systems, CCTV, and access control software.
• Maintain high levels of situational awareness and identify potential security risks.
• Professionally manage and de-escalate confrontational situations.
• Liaise with site management, emergency services, and key stakeholders during incidents.
• Complete accurate reports and ensure compliance with all security and safety procedures.
• Provide a professional and courteous service to employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Blue Water card required

Hospital Security Duties

Working within a busy healthcare environment, you will help provide a safe and secure atmosphere for patients, staff, visitors, and hospital property.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintaining a visible security presence throughout hospital sites.
• Conducting routine patrols of wards, departments, buildings, and external grounds.
• Monitoring CCTV systems in accordance with Trust policies, GDPR, and relevant legislation.
• Operating access control systems and managing authorised access throughout the hospital.
• Responding to incidents including violence and aggression, missing persons, fire alarms, medical emergencies, lockdowns, and major incidents.
• Supporting emergency services and assisting with evacuations when required.
• Completing detailed incident reports using Trust reporting systems.
• Providing reassurance and security support to patients, staff, and visitors.
• Escorting staff to isolated or vulnerable areas where necessary.

Enhanced Security Support (Ward Watch)

You may also be deployed to provide dedicated Ward Watch support, working alongside clinical teams to safely manage patients presenting challenging, aggressive, or violent behaviour.

Duties include:

• Maintaining continuous observations of high-risk patients.
• Supporting clinical staff in managing violence and aggression safely.
• Preserving patient dignity while ensuring the safety of everyone involved.
• Maintaining accurate observation records and incident documentation.
• Assisting in reducing violence and promoting a safe clinical environment.

Fire Watch Duties

You may be required to undertake Fire Watch responsibilities, including:

• Conducting continuous patrols of designated areas to identify fire hazards.
• Monitoring temporary fire safety arrangements during maintenance or system outages.
• Reporting fire safety concerns immediately.
• Supporting emergency evacuations if required.
• Maintaining accurate Fire Watch logs and records.

Ensuring compliance with hospital fire safety procedures.