Security Officer

Corps Security (UK) Ltd.; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security services provider in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a professional for site surveillance and management responsibilities. The ideal candidate will hold a valid SIA Front-Line License and demonstrate excellent communication skills and a strong customer focus. This role offers various benefits including company sick pay and paid SIA license renewals.

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 effective working relationships.
• Able to achieve vetting to BS7858 Standards and SC Clearance Standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain overall surveillance of the site.
• Ensure visitors are briefed and signed in/out.
• Set and unset alarm security systems.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong customer focus

Ability to work to deadlines

Multitasking

Excellent IT skills

Tools

Microsoft Software Packages

Job description

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 staying true to our values of loyalty, integrity, and service, we have become the UK’s most established and respected specialist security services provider.

Diversity is important to Corps Security; we believe that each individual has unique talents to contribute to the business. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment in which individuals are valued and to achieving a diverse, inclusive, and enthusiastic workforce. Corp Security adheres to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) and is committed to supporting members of the armed forces, veterans, and their families through the Armed Forces Community Covenant.

Responsibilities

• 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 sign‑out of the site.
• Record the entry and exit of delivery 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 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.

Qualifications

• 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, multitask, and work under pressure.
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Software Packages (e.g. Excel).
• Able to achieve vetting to BS7858 Standards and SC Clearance 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