Job summary Assisting the Security Manager in providing a reliable and cost-effective security service to the Trust across all locations.Our goal is to create a safe environment for staff, patients, and visitors by preventing acts of violence and abuse.
Whenever possible, we ensure that evidence is collected and preserved to help secure the conviction of offenders.
This role may occasionally involve engaging directly with patients and members of the public who may be exhibiting challenging behaviour.
Main duties of the job Undertake high profile (visibility) patrols of all areas of the Trust Estate to deter & detect criminal activity directed against the Trust, its staff, patients and other assets.Undertaking initial investigation of thefts and other security incidents across the Trust and providing crime prevention & remedial security advice to victims of crime and ward/department Managers.To establish and maintain positive working relationships with police and criminal justice services.
About us At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First.
Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed.
We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in.
We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves.
We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs.
This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be.
From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop.
We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job description Job responsibilities Prevent and deter criminal acts by providing a high visibility presence around the sites.Respond to and protect staff, patients and visitors from acts of violence and abuse.Protect Trust property from crime and criminal with the Security Supervisors to gather information regarding incidents including criminal cases and assist in ensuring they are progressedappropriately, including attendance at Court where security incidents are investigated and reported in accordance with Trust Policy & Security Department sensitively and in an empathetic manner with staff, visitors & patients who present with complex and highly emotive issues as a result of the wider impact of crime including violence and physical assaults.Strictly adhere to the Directorate dress code and wear the appropriate PPE for the duties being carried Trust confidentiality and Data Protection is maintained with security information, evidence and CCTV/BWC imagesEnsure all information remains confidential in regard to security & criminal on mobile patrol maintain regular radio communication with Security colleagues.Maintain detailed, accurate and timely records on all incidents and activities using computer based Trust, Directorate and Departmental policies and procedures forbooking annual leave, changes to rota and sickness staff briefings and keep fully updated with matters affecting the Trust,Directorate and Department by regular reference to bulletins, notices, emails, etc which are displayed on all staff communication notice with the production of ID with the issue of keys to staff, and ensure key logs are at all times to strengthen the professional status of Security Services within the respond to security incidents and preserve and collect evidence at the scene of an incidentAbility to respond to emergency calls in a timely manner ensuring a fast responseTo be trained in physical intervention and as a last resort, apply physical intervention only if necessary, reasonable and proportionate to the incident Able to maintain regular site patrols and able to remain standing for long periods of time To maintain all equipment provided, including, radios, mobiles, Body Worn Cameras, stab proof vests, bleeps and search wands.
To complete equipment check sheets for CCTV unitsEnsure security offices are kept clean and tidy at all times for health and safety reasons.
Person Specification Education Essential Good education to GCSE level or equivalent in English and Maths Desirable SIA Door Supervisor Licence o SIA CCTV Operators Licence Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Essential Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues