Security Liaison Officer

Role Purpose

To implement appropriate physical and procedural security procedures at Arnold Lodge in accordance with unit procedures to ensure the safety and security of the unit is not compromised.

Role Context

To work as part of a team in providing 24 hour cover within the control room at Arnold Lodge providing the operation and monitoring of security systems and implementation of security policies.

Duties will include

Operation of security monitoring equipmentMonitoring the issuing of keysMonitoring the issuing of staff safety alarmsMonitoring control of all access to the unitReception duties in the absence of dedicated personnelAccepting small deliveriesTo advise and implement potentially dangerous articles policy to staff and visitorsThe checking of I.D of all professional visitorsTo escort professional visitors to their required destination within the secure part of the unit in the absence of other personnelEscorting of contractors and maintenance personnel within the unitTo record all patient leaveCollation of key performance data relating to leave and visitorsTo liaise with site staff and respond; in accordance with departmental operational instructions and unit policy; to fire, door or staff safety alarm activationsCo-ordination, charging, issuing and operation of unit communications equipmentCo-ordination, maintenance, issue and operation of unit security equipment.Post sortingTo complete all security checks in accordance with operational policyManagement of unit transport including driving the Unit vehicle when necessary and arranging taxi bookings.

Please note this post does not meet skill level required for a Skilled worker visa. You can determine the likelihood of obtaining Sponsorship against the relevant skill and pay criteria here Immigration Rules - Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations - Guidance - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.