Security Officer

Corps Security (UK) Ltd.; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security services provider in the UK seeks an SIA Licensed Security Officer to ensure a safe environment for staff and visitors. This position involves access control, conducting patrols, and compliance with safety protocols. A valid SIA Front-Line License is essential. We offer industry-leading benefits, including a subsidised canteen and enhanced family leave pay.

Benefits

Subsidised Canteen

Company sick pay

Paid SIA license renewals

Enhanced Family Leave Pay

Cycle to Work Scheme

Staff discounts and rewards

Digital GP access

Excellent pension scheme

Death in Service (£5000)

Recruitment bonus scheme

New business lead scheme

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Valid SIA Front-Line License is essential.
• Capacity to meet deadlines and multitask.
• Eligibility to achieve vetting to BS7858 standards.

Responsibilities

• Implement access control procedures.
• Conduct site inductions and patrols.
• Manage alarm systems for out-of-hours security.
• Complete logs and incident reports.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Customer focus

Ability to build relationships

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Job description

Who are we? Founded in 1859, The Corps of Commissionaires Management Limited, now Corps Security, was initially established to provide employment for ex-servicemen returning from the Crimean War. By adhering 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 seeking a highly skilled SIA Licensed Security Officer to ensure a secure and safe environment for staff and visitors on site. Responsibilities include implementing access control procedures, conducting site inductions, patrols, and other duties as per Assignment Instructions. In emergencies, follow prescribed escalation and communication protocols with Site Management, colleagues, and emergency services.

The role involves working an average of 42 hours per week on a rotation of 4 days, 4 off, 4 nights, 4 off. Day shifts include:

• Maintaining surveillance through regular patrols and documentation.
• Briefing visitors and contractors, managing sign-in/out procedures.
• Recording deliveries and processing related paperwork.
• Carrying out patrols to the required standards.
• Managing alarm systems for out-of-hours security.
• Following waste management procedures.
• Completing logs, incident reports, and other documentation.
• Familiarity with Assignment Instructions, Risk Assessments, and safety documents; advising on improvements.
• Maintaining training records, especially for first aid and fire marshal training.
• Applying SIA skills professionally, ensuring license visibility.
• Performing ad hoc duties as directed.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. Corps Security supports armed forces members, veterans, and their families, guaranteeing interviews for eligible veterans meeting minimum requirements.

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Minimum requirements include:

• Excellent communication skills and customer focus.
• Valid SIA Front-Line License (essential).
• Ability to build effective relationships at all levels.
• Capacity to meet deadlines, multitask, and work under pressure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Eligibility to achieve vetting to BS7858 standards.

Shift hours are 06:00 - 18:00 for day shifts and 18:00 - 06:00 for night shifts.

What we offer: As a Real Living Wage Foundation partner and social enterprise, we provide industry-leading benefits, including:

• Subsidised Canteen
• Company sick pay
• Paid SIA license renewals
• Enhanced Family Leave Pay
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Staff discounts and rewards
• Digital GP access
• Excellent pension scheme
• Death in Service (£5000)
• Recruitment bonus scheme
• New business lead scheme
• Employee assistance program