Security Officer - Days Only

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

Job summary

A leading UK security firm is seeking a highly skilled SIA Licensed Security Officer to ensure a safe environment for staff and visitors. Responsibilities include maintaining surveillance through regular patrols, managing access control, and completing necessary documentation. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication skills, have a valid SIA license, and be able to work well under pressure. The position offers competitive benefits including sick pay, pension schemes, and staff rewards.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• Valid SIA Front-Line License is essential.
• Confidence in establishing effective working relationships.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain overall surveillance of the site.
• Ensure all visitors are correctly briefed and logged.
• Record entries and exits of deliveries.
• Complete required documentation including daily occurrence log.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong customer focus

Ability to work under pressure

Excellent IT skills

Tools

Microsoft Software Packages

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. You will be working an average of 42 hours per week on a 4 on 4 off. Shifts will be 06:00 - 18:00.

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 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 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

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. 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) which benefit 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 as 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.

Benefits

• 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