Are you a proactive, detail-oriented professional with experience in security management? Join our dynamic Estates & Facilities Management team as a Security Team Leader, where you'll lead a team dedicated to creating a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
Main duties of the job
* Provide leadership and oversight for the security team, ensuring 24/7 coverage and rapid response to incidents.
* Conduct routine patrols and risk assessments to maintain safety and security standards.
* Support staff in managing and de-escalating aggressive or distressed individuals.
* Liaise with external agencies such as police and fire services as required.
* Maintain and analyse security data, including CCTV and body camera footage, adhering to GDPR and Trust protocols.
* Manage team schedules, approve leave requests, and ensure optimal service coverage.
* Participate in training and mentoring new team members.
Qualifications
Essential
* GCSE pass in English Language and Maths, or equivalent
* IT Skills and competencies sufficient for the role
Desirable
* Certificate in Breakaway Techniques training
* Training in Conflict Resolution management
* Aggression and Violence training or equivalent
* First Aid
Experience
Essential
* Willing to undertake ongoing training and updates as required in relation to the role and Trust mandatory training.
Desirable
* Experience of working in complex or similar type of organisation
* Use of CCTV
Additional Criteria
Essential
* Ability to de-escalate aggression and violent situations.
Desirable
* To be able to assist in the investigation and management of crime and non-crime incidents
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Musgrove Park Hospital
Musgrove Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 5DA
Employer's website
https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/
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