Security Officer

Corps Security LTD; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security services provider in the United Kingdom is seeking an SIA Licensed Security Officer to ensure a secure environment for staff and visitors. Responsibilities include conducting site patrols, managing access control, and following emergency procedures. The ideal candidate must possess a valid SIA Front-Line License and UK Driving License, along with excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure. This full-time position offers various employee benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

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 benefit

Recruitment bonus scheme

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Must own a valid SIA Front-Line License.
• Must have a valid UK Driving License.
• Must be able to achieve vetting to BS7858 Standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain overall surveillance of the site through regular patrols.
• Brief and sign in/out all visitors and contractors.
• Record deliveries and process paperwork as required.
• Ensure patrol standards are maintained.
• Handle alarm security systems if applicable.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong customer focus

Good relationship management

Ability to work under pressure

Excellent IT skills

Education

Valid SIA Front-Line License

Valid UK Driving License

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Who are we?

Founded in 1859, The Corps of Commissionaires Management Limited, now Corps Security, was a business initially built to provide employment for ex‑servicemen on return from the Crimean War. By sticking true to our values of “loyalty, integrity, service”, we have becomeunsafe. The UK’s most established and respected specialist security services provider.

We’re looking for an SIA Licensed Security Officer

We are looking for a highly skilled SIA Licensed Security Officer to provide a secure and safe environment for all staff and visitors on site. This will be achieved through applying thorough access control procedures, carrying out site inductions, planned and ad‑hoc site patrols together with other duties as determined by the Assignment Instructions. In the event of an emergency follow prescribed escalation/communication procedures with Site Management, Corps colleagues and the emergency services.

You will be working an average of 56 hours per week covering days, nights and weekends. The shift pattern will be: 3 days, 3 nights, 3 off 06:00‑18:00 and 18:00‑06:00.

What we offer

• Company sick pay schemePaid 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 winner>

• Excellent communication skills and a strong customer focus.
• A valid SIA Front‑Line License – essential
• A valid UK Driving License – essential
• Confidence and ability to establish and maintain good and effective working relationships at all levels.
• Ability to work to deadlines, multitasking and working under pressure.
• Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Software Packages (e.g. Excel)
• Able to achieve vetting to BS7858 Standards

What you are going to do

• Maintain overall surveillance of the site, carrying out regular site patrols and recording these as per Corp and Customer requirements.
• Ensure all visitors and contractors to site are correctly briefed, sign in and out of the site.
• Record the entry and exit of delivery whilst on site, including processing of paperwork in line with site quality procedures.
• Ensure that patrols are carried out to the correct standards.
• Set and unset primary and secondary alarm security systems for out of hours security provision if applicable.
• Comply with site waste management procedures.
• Complete documents as required including daily occurrence log, shift handover, incident/accident records and any site‑specific reports.
• Ensure you are familiar with Assignment Instructions, Risk Assessments, and other quality & safety documents; advise Corps Duty Manager and/or client personnel on any changes or recommendations to improve.
• Maintain your own training records via Corps Colleague Portal such that your skills remain up to date, and in particular your first aid and fire marshal training is in accordance with legislative guidelines.
• Continuously apply your SIA skills, maintaining a high level of professionalism. Your794> SIA licence must be always displayed.
• Perform ad‑hoc duties as directed.

Diversity is important to Corps Security; we believe that each individual has unique talents to contribute to the business. We believe that creating an inclusive environment in which individuals are valued is fundamental to our business success and we are committed to working towards achieving this.

Corps Security adheres to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunities (“EEO”) benefits both the Company and its colleagues. EEO assists colleagues to develop to their full employment potential while the Company benefits from having a diverse, inclusive, and enthusiastic workforce.

Corps Security is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out lengthy  in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview where their previous employer was the armed forces and who meet the minimum requirements for the position.

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