Security Officer

Security Officer – Healthcare & Events

Location: Kent and surrounding areas
Job Type: Full-time / Part-time / Flexible Shifts
Company: Pace Protection & Training Ltd

Job Overview

We are seeking professional, reliable, and motivated SIA Door Supervisor Licensed Security Officers to join our growing team, working across a variety of healthcare facilities and event venues throughout Kent and surrounding areas.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to develop their careers within the security industry, with opportunities to work in busy healthcare environments, public events, private functions, and other high-profile locations.

Successful candidates will be responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff, patients, visitors, and members of the public, while delivering a professional and approachable security service.

We are looking for individuals who can remain calm under pressure, demonstrate excellent communication skills, and confidently manage challenging situations.

Key Responsibilities

Healthcare Security:

• Conduct regular patrols of hospital premises to maintain a safe and secure environment.
• Monitor access and egress points, ensuring the safety of patients, staff, and visitors.
• Respond promptly and professionally to incidents, alarms, and emergencies.
• Manage and de-escalate situations involving distressed, vulnerable, or challenging individuals.
• Work alongside healthcare professionals to support patient and staff safety.
• Produce accurate and detailed incident reports.
• Follow safeguarding procedures, hospital policies, and security protocols.

Event Security:

• Provide professional security services at a variety of events, including public gatherings, sporting events, festivals, and private functions.
• Carry out access control, ticket checks, and entry management.
• Assist with crowd management and maintain public safety.
• Identify and respond to potential security risks and incidents.
• Manage conflict and de-escalate challenging situations professionally.
• Support event organisers and management teams in ensuring events run safely and efficiently.
• Conduct bag searches and security checks where required and authorised.
• Provide excellent customer service while maintaining a professional security presence.

Essential Requirements

• Valid SIA Door Supervisor Licence (Security Guarding Licence alone is not sufficient).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong conflict management and de-escalation abilities.
• Professional appearance, attitude, and conduct.
• Ability to remain calm and make appropriate decisions under pressure.
• Good written communication skills for incident reporting.
• Reliable, punctual, and committed to maintaining high standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, nights, weekends, and bank holidays.
• Willingness to travel to different locations across Kent and surrounding areas.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, with reasonable adjustments where appropriate.

Training Requirements

All officers deployed within healthcare environments must complete PMVA (Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression) training before commencing duties.

Full PMVA training will be provided by the company for successful candidates who do not already hold the required certification.

Additional site-specific training and ongoing professional development will be provided where required.

Desirable Experience & Qualifications

• Previous experience within healthcare security, event security, or other high-pressure environments.
• Experience working with vulnerable individuals.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures.
• First Aid certification.
• Previous PMVA training or certification.
• Experience in crowd management and event safety.
• Experience responding to challenging behaviour or emergency situations.

Previous healthcare or event security experience is desirable but not essential, as training and support will be provided.

What We Offer

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Flexible working opportunities across healthcare and events.
• A variety of shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays.
• Company-provided PMVA training for healthcare deployments.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Opportunities to gain experience across multiple security sectors.
• Supportive management and operational teams.
• Opportunities for career progression.
• Regular opportunities for additional shifts.

How to Apply

If you are a dedicated, professional, and reliable SIA Door Supervisor looking for opportunities within healthcare and event security, we would love to hear from you.

Join Pace Protection & Training Ltd and become part of a growing team committed to delivering high-quality security services across Kent and surrounding areas.

Apply today to be considered for upcoming healthcare and event security opportunities.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Work Location: In person – Various locations across Kent and surrounding areas.

Licence/Certification:

• Valid SIA Door Supervisor Licence (required)

Ability to Commute/Relocate:

• Must be able to reliably commute to assigned locations across Kent and surrounding areas.

Schedule:

• Day shifts
• Night shifts
• Weekend availability
• Bank holidays
• Event-based shifts

Pay: £13.50-£14.24 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension

Work Location: In person