Relief Security Officer

Corps Security (UK) Ltd.; Epsom and Ewell; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security services provider in the UK is seeking a highly skilled SIA Licensed Security Officer to oversee site security across various client locations. Responsibilities include maintaining surveillance, conducting regular patrols, and ensuring adherence to safety protocols. Candidates must possess a valid SIA Front‑Line License and demonstrate exceptional interpersonal and IT skills. This position offers benefits such as paid SIA license renewals and a comprehensive sick pay scheme, structured within fixed shift patterns.

Benefits

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

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• A valid SIA Front‑Line License is essential.
• Confidence and ability to establish and maintain good working relationships.
• Ability to work to deadlines and multitask.

Responsibilities

• Maintain overall site surveillance and conduct regular patrols.
• Brief all visitors and contractors on sign‑in procedures.
• Complete daily occurrence logs and incident records.

Skills

Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Software Packages

Ability to establish and maintain relationships

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a highly skilled SIA Licensed Security Officer to work across multiple client premises, providing holiday and sickness cover with a fixed shift pattern when opportunities arise.

Responsibilities

• Maintain overall site surveillance, carrying out regular patrols and recording activities as per Corps and customer requirements.
• Brief all visitors and contractors, ensuring proper sign‑in and sign‑out procedures are followed.
• Record the entry and exit of deliveries on site and process required paperwork in line with site quality procedures.
• Carry out patrols to the correct standards and set/unset primary and secondary alarm security systems for out‑of‑hours security provision where applicable.
• Complete daily occurrence logs, shift handover documents, incident/accident records and any site‑specific reports.
• Familiarise yourself with Assignment Instructions, Risk Assessments and other quality & safety documents; advise Corps Duty Manager and/or client personnel on any changes or recommendations for improvement.
• Maintain your own training records via the Corps Colleague Portal to keep skills up to date, especially first‑aid and fire marshal training in accordance with legislative guidelines.
• Continuously apply your SIA skills, maintaining a high level of professionalism and display your SIA licence at all times.
• Perform ad‑hoc duties as directed.
• Work days, nights and weekends in a fixed shift pattern when opportunities arise.

Qualifications

• A valid SIA Front‑Line License – essential.
• Confidence and ability to establish and maintain good and effective working relationships at all levels.
• Ability to work to deadlines, multitask and work under pressure.
• Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Software Packages (e.g. Excel).
• Achieve vetting to BS7858 Standards.

Benefits

• 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.

EEO & Veteran Support

Corps Security adheres to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunities ("EEO") benefiting 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 as 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.