What are the duties of a hospital security officer?

From violence against staff to trespassing, hospital staff have faced increased security risks over the past decade. Pressures on the NHS during the Covid-19 pandemic in particular have highlighted the need for security in hospitals. But what tasks are they expected to undertake? In this blog, we take a look at the duties of a security hospital officer.

Hospital Security Officers play a vital role in protecting staff and patients alike. They can also be responsible for looking after valuable equipment and the protection of the building as a whole. There are various problems that hospitals face on a regular basis. This can include; violence against staff, trespassing, hospital access issues and break ins.

According to the NHS careers website, the main duties that a security officer undertakes in a hospital are;

• Question anyone who is not a member of staff or a patient
• Make sure visitors are at the hospital for good reason and ask them to sign in and issue them with a pass.
• Deal with any intimidating incidents which might threaten staff and patients . Security guards that are fully vetted, checked and SIA-licence holders pay attention to every detail, giving you the peace of mind you need, helping to defuse potentially difficult situations.
• Call in police or other emergency services if required – 
• Experts can monitor the premises 24/7 via CCTV, ensuring any threat is dealt with quickly and effectively.
• Patrol the outside of the hospital including the grounds.

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