Senior Security Officer at Luton Hospital

Job Purpose:

• To lead the hospital's security team, ensuring the safety of patients, staff, visitors, and hospital assets. Leverage military or police expertise to implement strategic securi- ty measures, foster discipline within the security team, optimize resources, and contribute to cost reduction ini- tiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Team Management:
• misuse of resources.
• Enforce adherence to policies to minimize risks.
• Incident Management and Reporting:
• Investigate and document security breaches and incidents.
• Liaise with law enforcement when needed.
• Maintain logs of patrols, incidents, and resolutions.
• Strategic Planning and Contribution: Advise leadership on security best practices. Develop and review contingency plans for emergencies. Ensure a secure and welcoming environment for patients and visitors.
• Supervise security guards, ensuring professionalism and Qualifications: discipline.
• Develop work schedules to minimize overtime.
• Conduct staff training on safety, customer service, and resource use. Act as the escalation point for critical issues.
• Security Operations:
• Implement access control and surveillance measures.
• Conduct patrols to identify vulnerabilities.
• Oversee security equipment and coordinate emergency responses to minimize disruptions.
• Cost-Cutting Measures:
• Identify inefficiencies and optimize resource allocation.
• Propose cost-effective solutions for security tools.
• Reduce utility wastage and report trends in theft
• Minimum of a diploma in security studies; additional certifications in security management or safety are preferred.
• Retired or honorably resigned police officer or Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officer with at least 5 years of leadership experience in security or defense operations.