Security Team Leader
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- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- 36
- Hours / week
- 36
- Posted
- 31/08/2026
- Closes
- 14/09/2026
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Role summary
The State Hospital is seeking an experienced and motivated Security Team Leader to support the Security Operations Manager. This key operational leadership role involves managing the Security Department, ensuring high operational standards, and leading Security Reception and Control Room staff. You will maintain security systems, plan rotas, respond to incidents, and train staff, balancing high security with a respectful approach.
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Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £34,544 – £43,039 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
257989
Salary:
Band 5 (£34,544 - £43,039)
Job closing date:
14/09/2026
Job Type:
Support Services
Location:
The State Hospital
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
36
Job posted date:
31/08/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
The State Hospital
Department:
Security
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Security Team Leader
AfC Band 5 (pro rata) plus a High Secure Environmental Allowance of £1,818.72 per annum (pro rata)
Hours – 36
Contract Duration – Permanent
The State Hospital is seeking an experienced and motivated Security Team Leader to support the Security Operations Manager and work alongside fellow Team Leaders in the effective day-to-day management of the Security Department.
This is a key operational leadership role within Scotland’s high secure forensic mental health service, where professional, consistent and proportionate security arrangements are essential to support patient care, staff safety and public confidence.
You will lead Security Reception and Control Room staff, maintain high operational standards and ensure that access, egress, search, monitoring and security systems are managed safely and effectively. You will balance the requirements of a high secure environment with a respectful and reassuring approach to staff, carers, visitors, v
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