SIA-Licensed Security Officer | Patrols & Access Control

Corps Security; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Corps Security is seeking a highly skilled SIA licensed Security Officer to provide a secure environment on site for staff and visitors in Hemel Hempstead. You will manage access control, site inductions and patrols, following Assignment Instructions and escalating emergencies with Site Management and emergency services.

You will work an average of 48 hours per week, with a rotating pattern of days and nights (3 days, 3 nights, 3 off; 0600-1800 and 1800-0600).

Qualifications

• 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 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 meet BS7858 vetting and SC clearance standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain overall surveillance of the site, carrying out regular site patrols and recording these as per Corps and Customer requirements.
• Ensure all visitors and contractors are briefed, signed in/out of the site.
• Record entry and exit of deliveries, including paperwork per site quality procedures.
• Carry out patrols to required standards.
• Set and unset primary/secondary alarm systems for out-of-hours security if applicable.
• Comply with site waste management procedures.
• Complete documents including daily occurrence log, shift handover, and incident records.
• Familiarise with Assignment Instructions, Risk Assessments, and safety documents; advise on changes to improve.
• Maintain training records via Corps Colleague Portal; keep first aid and fire marshal training up to date.
• Continuously apply SIA skills and maintain professionalism; license to be displayed.
• Perform ad hoc duties as directed.

Skills

Communication

Customer focus

Deadlines & multitasking

SIA Front-Line

SIA CCTV (desirable)

Relationship building

IT skills (Excel)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Corps Security is seeking a highly skilled SIA licensed Security Officer to provide a secure environment on site for staff and visitors in Hemel Hempstead. You will manage access control, site inductions and patrols, following Assignment Instructions and escalating emergencies with Site Management and emergency services.

You will work an average of 48 hours per week, with a rotating pattern of days and nights (3 days, 3 nights, 3 off; 0600-1800 and 1800-0600).