Security Officer

  • Assist Security Group
  • Ashford, Kent
  • Jan 23, 2026
Full time Government

Job Description

Location: Kent area (opportunities within Ashford, Margate, Canterbury & Dover)
Salary: 12.21 per hour

Hospital Security can be physically touch, mentally challenging and extremely rewarding!

Position Overview:
Are you ready to join our hospital security team? Assist Security Group is seeking experienced security professionals with exceptional customer service skills and a background in fast-paced environments, ideally, within NHS Hospitals. As a Security Officer, you will receive comprehensive training to handle various situations, including conflict management and physical intervention.

Responsibilities & Duties:

  • Collaborate with the in-house security management team, following instructions from Hospital Security Managers.
  • Manage queues, entrances, lobbies, wards, and car parks around the hospital premises.
  • Provide assistance to the public, offering directions and information about the hospital and local area.
  • Maintain a safe environment for patients, staff, and contractors, ensuring a visible and vigilant security presence.
  • Offer support to NHS staff and respond promptly to any incidents or emergencies.
  • Utilize conflict management skills to de-escalate situations and minimize the need for physical intervention.
  • Maintain effective communication via two-way radios and accurately report activities and incidents.

Requirements:

  • Valid Door Supervisor licence.
  • Right to Work in the UK.
  • 5-year employment/educational history.
  • Able to commute the the required areas - within 1 hour travel time
  • Able to work in a fast paced, challenging environment.
  • Able to keep cool under pressure.
  • Proficiency in using two-way radios.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Professional appearance and demeanor.

Preferred (but not essential) Requirements:

  • Previous experience in NHS environments.
  • Security experience with conflict management.
  • Additional training in Emergency First Aid, ACT, Safeguarding, Fire Marshall, Manual Handling, Conflict Management.

Benefits:

  • Competitive pay rate.
  • Perkbox membership
  • Shift pattern covering nights, days, and weekends (24/7 site).
  • Onsite training provided.

Hospital Security can be physically touch, mentally challenging and extremely rewarding!