Security Officer

Corps Security (UK) Ltd.; Exeter; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real Living Wage partner

SIA license renewals paid

Benefits package

Job summary

Corps Security (UK) Ltd. is seeking a highly skilled SIA Licensed Security Officer to provide a secure environment for staff and visitors on site in Exeter. You will manage access control, conduct site inductions, and perform planned and ad-hoc patrols while following assignment instructions and escalation procedures.

Role requires an average 42-hour week, night shifts (4 on, 4 off starting at 1900). We emphasise loyalty, integrity and service, with a commitment to equal opportunity and veteran

Qualifications

• SIA Front‑Line License is essential.
• SIA CCTV License is desirable.
• Excellent communication skills and a strong customer focus.
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Maintain overall surveillance of the site and carry out regular patrols.
• Control access by briefing visitors and contractors, and ensure sign-in/out.
• Record entry/exit of deliveries and process related paperwork.
• Set and unset primary and secondary alarm systems for out-of-hours security if applicable.
• Follow site quality procedures and complete required documentation (logs, handovers, incident records).
• Keep awareness of Assignment Instructions, Risk Assessments and related safety documents; advise on improvements.
• Maintain training records and ensure SIA-related training is up to date.
• Demonstrate professionalism and display SIA license at all times.
• Perform ad hoc duties as directed and maintain strong customer focus.

Skills

SIA Front‑Line License

SIA CCTV License

Communication Skills

Customer Focus

IT Skills

Excel

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are looking for a highly skilled SIA Licensed Security Officer to provide a secure and safe environment for all staff & visitors on site. This will be achieved through applying thorough access control procedures, carrying out site inductions, planned & ad-hoc site patrols together with other duties as determined by the Assignment Instructions. In the event of an emergency follow prescribed escalation/communication procedures with Site Management, Corps colleagues and the emergency services.

• 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.
• Comply with site waste management procedures.
• 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.
• Excellent communication skills and a strong customer focus.
• A valid SIA Front-Line License - essential
• A valid SIA CCTV License - desirable
• 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
• 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?, 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. Under the current data protection legislation, we are required to notify you, as a candidate for employment with Corps Security, of certain information.

You will be working an average of 42 hours per week covering nights. Shift pattern will be: 4 on, 4 off starting at 1900.

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