Security Officer

Corps Security LTD; Reading; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security services provider in the UK is seeking a highly skilled SIA Licensed Security Officer to maintain a secure environment for staff and visitors. The role includes site patrols, visitor management, and comprehensive documentation. Candidates should have strong communication skills and customer focus, with a valid SIA licence being essential. This position offers an average of 36 hours of work per week in a supportive workplace environment.

Benefits

Real Living Wage Foundation partnership

Company sick pay scheme

Paid SIA licence renewals

Enhanced Family Leave Pay

Cycle to Work Scheme

High staff discounts & rewards

Access to Digital GP

Excellent pension scheme

Death in Service – £5,000

Recruitment bonus scheme

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Strong customer focus and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Confidence in establishing good working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Maintain overall surveillance and conduct regular patrols.
• Ensure all visitors are correctly briefed and recorded.
• Complete daily occurrence log and shift handover documentation.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Customer focus

Ability to multitask

Proficiency in Microsoft software packages

Education

Valid SIA Front-Line Licence

Valid SIA CCTV Licence

Job description

Security Officer

Join to apply for the Security Officer role at Corps Security. We are looking for a highly skilled SIA Licensed Security Officer to maintain a secure and safe environment for staff and visitors on site.

Who are we?

Founded in 1859, The Corps of Commissionaires Management Limited, now Corps Security, was originally built to provide employment for ex‑servicemen returning from the Crimean War. By staying true to our values of loyalty, integrity and service, we have become the UK’s most established and respected specialist security services provider.

Who are we looking for?

A highly skilled SIA Licensed Security Officer who can apply thorough access control procedures, carry out site inductions, planned and ad‑hoc site patrols, and follow prescribed escalation and communication procedures in an emergency. The role requires working an average of 36 hours per week covering days and nights.

What We Offer

• Real Living Wage Foundation partnership
• Industry leading benefits including
• • Company sick pay scheme
• • Paid SIA licence renewals
• • Enhanced Family Leave Pay
• • Cycle to Work Scheme
• • High staff discounts & rewards scheme
• • Access to Digital GP
• • Excellent pension scheme
• • Death in Service – £5,000
• • Recruitment bonus scheme
• • New business lead scheme
• • Employee assistance programme

What You Will Need

• Excellent communication skills and a strong customer focus.
• A valid SIA Front‑Line Licence – essential.
• A valid SIA CCTV Licence – desirable.
• Confidence and ability to establish good working relationships at all levels.
• Ability to meet deadlines, multitask and work under pressure.
• Excellent IT skills including Microsoft software packages (e.g. Excel).
• Ability to achieve vetting to BS7858 Standards and DV clearance standards.

What Are You Going To Do

• Maintain overall surveillance of the site and carry out regular patrols, recording as per Corps and customer requirements.
• Ensure all visitors and contractors are correctly briefed, sign in/out and captured in delivery record processes.
• Record entry and exit of delivery and process paperwork in line with site quality procedures.
• Carry out patrols to correct standards.
• Set and unset primary and secondary alarm security systems for out‑of‑hours provision if applicable.
• Comply with site waste management procedures.
• Complete required documents: daily occurrence log, shift handover, incident/accident records and site‑specific reports.
• Stay familiar with Assignment Instructions, Risk Assessments, and other quality & safety documents; advise the Corps Duty Manager or client personnel on improvements.
• Maintain your own training records via the Corps Colleague Portal; keep first aid and fire marshal training up‑to‑date.
• Continuously apply SIA skills, displaying your licence at all times.
• Perform ad hoc duties as directed.

Equal Employment Opportunities

Diversity is important to Corps Security – we believe each individual has unique talents and value. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment with a diverse workforce. Corps Security adheres to EEO principles and is committed to the Armed Forces Community Covenant, guaranteeing interviews for veterans who meet the minimum requirements.

Legal and Data Protection

Under current data protection legislation, candidates are required to familiarise themselves with our Privacy Notice (Recruitment) available on the Corps Security website’s career section before applying.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Other, Information Technology, and Management
• Industry: Security and Investigations
• Location: Reading, North Warnborough, Bracknell, Weybridge, Camberley, Tadley, Uxbridge, Oxford, Blackwater, Guildford, Bordon, Slough, Basingstoke, Newbury, Aldershot, Hounslow, Farnborough

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