Area Relief Security Officer

National Physical Laboratory; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security services provider is seeking a skilled SIA Licensed Security Officer for various shifts covering days, nights, and weekends. Responsibilities include maintaining site surveillance, conducting patrols, and ensuring the safety of visitors. Candidates must hold a valid SIA Front-Line License and demonstrate strong communication and IT skills. The position offers excellent benefits, including sick pay, paid license renewals, and a rewarding employee assistance program.

Benefits

Company sick pay scheme

Paid SIA license renewals

Enhanced Family Leave Pay

Cycle to Work Scheme

High staff discounts & rewards scheme

Access to Digital GP

Excellent pension scheme

Death in Service - £5000

Recruitment bonus scheme

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• A valid SIA Front-Line License is essential.
• A valid SIA CCTV License is desirable; training can be provided.
• Able to achieve vetting to BS7858 and SC Clearance Standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain overall surveillance of the site and conduct regular patrols.
• Ensure all visitors and contractors are properly briefed.
• Record the entry and exit of deliveries accurately.
• Complete necessary documentation including incident records.
• Display high levels of professionalism and SIA skills.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Excellent IT Skills including Microsoft Software Packages

Confidence in establishing relationships

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking for a highly skilled SIA Licensed Security Officer to be trained and required to work at several of our client's premises to assist us with holiday and sickness cover, with a view to being allocated a fixed shift pattern, when the opportunities arise. Excellent communication skills and a strong customer focus.

Company History

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 become the UK's most established and respected specialist security services provider.

Responsibilities

• Maintain overall surveillance of the site, carrying out regular site patrols and recording these as per Corps and Customer requirements.
• Ensuring 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.
• To ensure that patrols are carried out and to the correct standards.
• Set and unset primary and secondary alarm security systems for out of hours security provision if applicable.
• 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. Your SIA licence must be always displayed.
• Perform ad hoc duties as directed.

Qualifications & Requirements

• A valid SIA Front-Line License - essential
• A valid SIA CCTV License - desirable but training can be provided
• 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 and SC Clearance Standards as required by the UK National Security Vetting

Diversity & Inclusion

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 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.

Benefits & Compensation

• Company sick pay scheme
• Paid SIA license renewals
• Enhanced Family Leave Pay
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• High staff discounts & rewards scheme
• Access to Digital GP
• Excellent pension scheme
• Death in Service - £5000
• Recruitment bonus scheme
• New business lead scheme
• Employee assistance programme

Working Hours

You will be working various hours covering Days, Nights and Weekends. As part our company philosophy, we believe in investing time and resources into our colleagues. We encourage internal promotions and development, so should a permanent contracted vacancy become available, you will be contacted first!

Company Philosophy & EEO Statement

We offer a wide range of industry leading benefits, and as a recognised Real Living Wage Foundation partner and Social Enterprise we are committed to providing a range of industry leading benefits. Corps Security is a proud Real Living Wage foundation partner and Social Enterprise, offering a wide range of benefits, including a wide range of industry leading benefits.