Bank Security Officer - Essex

Location: Basildon, Essex Salary £12.71 per hour Shift Pattern: 12 hour shifts (days and nights) Zero Hour Contract We are looking to recruit a Security Officer to join our WorkChoice team who will contribute towards the continuous delivery of the St Andrew Healthcare’s security service. You will be responsible for maintaining systems and records as required. Duties will include key management, processing patients, staff and visitors, managing and responding to all emergency incidents including fire and intruder alarms The candidate will need to demonstrate good communication with clear verbal and written skills.You will also need to be flexible, reliable, and be able to work on a twelve hour shift pattern including nights. When undertaking the role of Bank Security Officer you must be able to show initiative in a customer focussed role whilst adhering to the policies and procedures that ensure a safe environment and compliance with secure standards. We are looking for experienced individuals who hold working knowledge of the security sector and who have worked within the security field for at least one year with a core focus on hospital security. The successful candidate will demonstrate a good up to date knowledge of working security systems. Experience within the mental health sector would be preferable, a driving licence is also essential and you should be computer literate. “Our patients and your colleagues will expect you to live the St Andrew’s CARE values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence every single day.” Rewards We Offer An Excellent Benefits Package Including Pension Sickness policy on par with the NHS Life cover Car lease scheme Cycle to work scheme Free parking Paid DBS application Access to free vocational qualifications

Maintain security systems and records while managing keys and processing patients, staff, and visitors. Respond to emergency incidents including fire and intruder alarms to ensure a safe environment.

Candidates must have at least one year of security experience, specifically within a hospital setting, and hold a valid driving license. Experience in the mental health sector and computer literacy are preferred.

• Pension • Sickness policy on par with the NHS • Life cover • Car lease scheme • Cycle to work scheme • Free parking • Paid DBS application • Access to free vocational qualifications

• Customer servicePreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Security Operations
• Emergency Response
• Key Management
• Communication Skills
• Hospital Security
• Computer Literacy
• Customer Service
• Incident Management

• Security & Safety
• Healthcare
• Social Services

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 5, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level