Relief Security Officer

Corps Security; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sky TV

Wifi discounts

Shuttle Bus to Work

SIA license renewals

Training programmes

Family Leave Pay

Rewards and Recognition

Cycle to Work

Employee engagement survey

Staff discounts

Refer a Friend

Employee Assistance Programme

Death in Service

Colleagues Welfare Fund

Job summary

Corps Security is seeking a SIA Licensed Security Officer to be based at one of our prestigious client’s premises. You will play a crucial role in delivering consistent service at site, controlling incidents in a professional and organised manner while following escalation procedures.

You will work a 42‑hour week on a 4 on/4 off rotation with shifts 07:00–19:00. The role requires excellent communication, strong customer focus and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and a strong customer focus.
• Must hold a valid SIA Front‑Line License.
• Confident in establishing and maintaining good working relationships at all levels.
• Ability to meet deadlines, multitask, and work under pressure.
• Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Excel.
• Able to achieve vetting to BS7858 Standards.

Responsibilities

• High standards of performance, professionalism, and customer service at all times.
• Full compliance with operational instructions and external regulations.
• Reporting/escalating issues following Chain of Command.
• Produce clear, well-written operational reports on time.
• Fully conversant with site systems and procedures.
• Understand changes in building occupiers, setup, and productions; communicate up/down accordingly.
• Maintain safety and security through operation of integrated security systems.
• Liaise with external authorities including the police.

Skills

Communication skills

SIA Front‑Line License

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

IT skills

BS7858 vetting

Tools

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.

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

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a SIA Licenced Security Officer to be based at one of our prestigious client’s premises.

You will undertake a crucial role for the business by ensuring consistent service delivery at site in a professional manner to controlling incidents in a professional and organised manner whilst always adhering to escalation procedures. You need to take an active role in enhancing the delivery of security operations by ensuring all tasks are completed by all relevant departments but to also understand the culture fully at site.

You will be working an average of 42 hours per week on a 4 days, 4 off, 4 nights, 4 off rotation. Shifts will be 07:00-19:00.

What We Offer

We are a recognised Real Living Wage Foundation partner and Social Enterprise. We offer a wide range of industry leading benefits, including:

• Free Sky TV and discounted Wifi
• Free Shuttle Bus to Work from local stations
• Enhanced Company sick pay scheme
• Paid SIA license renewals
• Regular innovative industry training programmes
• Enhanced Family Leave Pay
• Reward and Recognition Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Annual employee engagement and communications survey - Your View Matters
• Access to high staff discounts and perks
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Death in Service Scheme
• Colleagues Welfare Fund

What You Will Need

• Excellent communication skills and a strong customer focus.
• Must hold a valid SIA Front-Line License.
• 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 Are You Going To Do

• High standards of performance, professionalism, and customer service at all times
• Full compliance with operational instructions (e.g. alarm responses, building access, Production) and external regulations.
• Reporting/Escalating issues following Chain of Command.
• Produce clear, logical, and well-written operational reports to required timeframes.
• To be fully conversant with site systems and procedures.
• To have a deep understanding of all changes in building occupiers, set up and productions; and to ensure information is passed both upwards and cascaded downwards.
• Maintaining safety and security through the operation of the integrated security systems.
• Liaise with external authorities including the police.
• Ensure all policies and procedures are followed.
• Providing immediate response in the event of any minor/major incidents, ranging from responding to medical incidents, fire alarm activation/evacuations and crisis response.
• Any other admin duties that the Duty Security Managers, Supervisors, or clients deems necessary or commensurate with the position.

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.

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