Security Officer

Corps Security; Patchway; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security services provider in Patchway is seeking an SIA Licensed Security Officer to ensure a safe environment for staff and visitors. The role involves conducting site patrols, maintaining access control, and ensuring all visitors are effectively managed. Candidates must have excellent communication and IT skills, along with a valid UK Driving License and an ability to work under pressure. This position offers enhanced family leave and various employee assistance programs.

Benefits

Enhanced Family Leave Pay

Cycle to Work Scheme

High staff discounts

Access to Digital GP

Death in Service – £5,000

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• SIA Licensed Security Officer with excellent communication skills.
• Must have a valid UK Driving License.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Maintain surveillance of the site through regular patrols.
• Ensure visitors and contractors are briefed and signed in/out.
• Complete daily occurrence logs and reports as required.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong customer focus

Confidence in maintaining relationships

Ability to multitask

Excellent IT skills

Tools

Microsoft Software Packages

Job description

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Base pay range

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 an average of 60 hours per week covering Monday - Friday. Shift times will be: 0600-1800.

What we offer:

• Enhanced Family Leave Pay
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• High staff discounts & rewards scheme
• Access to Digital GP
• Death in Service – £5,000
• New business lead scheme
• Employee assistance programme

What you will need:

• Excellent communication skills and a strong customer focus.
• A valid UK 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.
• 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.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

Job function

• Other, Information Technology, and Management
• Security and Investigations

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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