Security Officer

Corps Security; Hinton Charterhouse; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Real Living Wage Foundation partner

SIA license renewals

Industry training programmes

Wellbeing services

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Death in Service Scheme

Colleagues Welfare Fund

Job summary

Corps Security is seeking a highly motivated SIA Licensed Security Officer to protect staff and visitors on site. You will manage access control, conduct site inductions, perform regular patrols and respond to incidents in line with Assignment Instructions and client requirements.

The role is 24 hours per week, Saturdays and Sundays, with day shifts 06:00–18:00. We offer Real Living Wage benefits, SIA license renewals and a range of training and wellbeing schemes to support your development.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and a strong customer focus.
• A valid SIA Front-Line License - essential
• Confidence and ability to establish and maintain good relationships at all levels.
• Ability to work to deadlines, multitask and work under pressure.
• Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office (Excel).
• Able to pass BS7858 vetting.
• Valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Maintain overall surveillance of the site via patrols and records.
• Ensure visitors and contractors are briefed and signed in/out.
• Record deliveries and process paperwork per procedures.
• Guarantee patrols meet required standards and respond to alarms.
• Complete daily logs, handovers and incident records.
• Follow Assignment Instructions, risk assessments and safety documents.
• Maintain training records and stay updated on first aid and fire marshal training.
• Perform ad hoc duties as directed.

Skills

Excellent communication

SIA Front-Line License

Customer service

Deadline driven

IT skills

BS7858 vetting

Driving licence

Tools

Microsoft 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 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.

You will be working 24 hours per week. The shift will be Saturday and Sunday Days 06:00-18:00.

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:

• Enhanced Company sick pay scheme
• Paid SIA license renewals
• Regular innovative industry training programmes
• Enhanced Family Leave Pay
• Access to wellbeing services: Digital GP's, Annual Health Check and Fitness Discounts
• 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.
• A valid SIA Front-Line License - essential
• 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
• Valid UK Driving License

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 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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