Play a vital role in protecting vulnerable individuals and maintaining a secure, caring environment.

Security Officer

Location: Basildon, Essex

Salary: £26,103 per annum (Including £1250 Essex Fringe Allowance)

Hours: Full time - (12-hour shifts covering days & nights)

Our Charity

St Andrew’s is a charity specialising in complex mental health. Its mission is to help people with complex mental health needs transform their lives.

With its history dating back nearly two centuries, St Andrew’s today is undergoing significant change to deliver on its mission for years to come.

St Andrew’s has hospitals in Birmingham and Essex, with its base in Northampton. It delivers inpatient and outpatient services, as well as dedicated care services for adults.

The role

As a Security Officer, you will be critical in maintaining site security, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, and responding to emergencies. You will monitor security systems, control site access, and support a safe environment within a secure mental health setting.

About You

We are looking for a dedicated and vigilant security professional who is committed to safety and has a calm, customer-focused approach.

Essential Criteria

Minimum 1 year of security experience, preferably within a hospital, healthcare, or secure environment. Strong working knowledge of security systems (CCTV, access control, alarm monitoring). Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to stay calm and professional in high-pressure situations. Flexibility to work 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and bank holidays. Computer literacy, with the ability to maintain records and security reports.

Desirable Criteria

Experience in a mental health or forensic healthcare setting. SIA (Security Industry Authority) license – Door Supervisor or Security Guarding. Training in Conflict Resolution, De-escalation Techniques, or PMVA (Prevention & Management of Violence & Aggression). First Aid or Fire Safety certification.

Our patients, their carers and your colleagues will expect you to live the St Andrew's CARE values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence every single day.

Reward

We offer an excellent benefits package including: Pension; Sickness policy on par with the NHS; Access to the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts schemes; 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing after 10 years' service; Life cover; Electric Car lease scheme; Cycle to work scheme; Healthcare cash plan; Free parking; Paid DBS application; Access to free vocational qualifications. On-site facilities such as cafes (all set within beautiful grounds – for Northampton).

Interested?

If this sounds like you then we'd love you to apply here.