Relief Security Officer

Corps Security; Norwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security services provider in Norwich is seeking an experienced SIA Licensed Relief Security Officer. You will be flexible to cover various shifts at client premises, focusing on maintaining site security through patrols, visitor management, and documentation. Essential qualifications include a valid SIA license and a UK driving license. Excellent communication skills and the ability to multitask are crucial for this role.

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

• Excellent communication skills and a strong customer focus.
• A valid SIA Front‑Line License - essential.
• A Full UK Manual Driving 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).
• Able to achieve vetting to BS7858 Standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain overall surveillance of the site, carrying out regular site patrols.
• Ensure all visitors and contractors to the site are correctly briefed.
• Record entry and exit of deliveries, processing paperwork as needed.
• Comply with site waste management procedures.
• Complete required documents such as daily logs and incident records.
• Continuously apply SIA skills and maintain professionalism.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong customer focus

Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Software Packages

Confidence and ability to maintain working relationships

Ability to work to deadlines and multitask

Education

Valid SIA Front-Line License

Full UK Manual Driving License

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

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a highly skilled SIA Licensed Relief Security Officer in Norwich 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. You will work various hours and be flexible to cover days, nights and weekends.

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:

• 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

What you will need

• Excellent communication skills and a strong customer focus.
• A valid SIA Front‑Line License - essential.
• A Full UK Manual Driving 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)
• Able to achieve vetting to BS7858 Standards

What are you going to do

• Maintain overall surveillance of the site, carrying out regular site patrols and recording these as per Corps and Customer requirements.
• Ensure all visitors and contractors to the site are correctly briefed and sign in and out of the site.
• Record the entry and exit of deliveries 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 logs, shift handovers, 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 always be 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 success and we are committed to working towards achieving this.

Corps Security adheres to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunities (“EEO”) which 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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