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Great opportunity to work as a Corporate Security Officer for G4S, a leading global security and outsourcing group, specialising in outsourcing of business processes in sectors where security and safety risks are considered a strategic threat. G4S is recruiting for a Corporate Security Officer to work in Essex with a global company! Must have a valid SIA Door Supervisor or Security Guarding licence, a CCTV licence, and a full UK Driving Licence.

• Pay Rate: £15.65 per hour
• Shift Pattern: Flexibility required Monday to Sunday
• Hours per week: up to 42 hours (average) – working 6:00–18:00 and 18:00–6:00 shifts
• SIA Licences: Security Guarding or Door Supervisor and CCTV required

To be considered for this position, we do require over 2 years in corporate security or a similar background.

For your application to be considered, please upload a CV.

• Deliver high‑quality guarding and customer service to clients and service users
• Remain calm under pressure and handle confrontational situations professionally
• Be physically fit to complete patrols and stand/walk during shifts
• Confident in writing incident and shift reports
• Maintain accurate records of all incidents, including video footage, reports, and other documentation; keep a daily log of CCTV patrols and faults
• Document incidents, suspicious activities, and unusual occurrences in detail, reporting to relevant authorities or supervisors promptly; report equipment failures in line with established procedures
• Continuously observe live CCTV feeds to identify potential security breaches, criminal activity, or safety hazards, and collate CCTV images for incident management per the CCTV Code of Practice
• Respond to alarms and alerts from the CCTV system, assess the situation, and take appropriate action, such as contacting law enforcement or other emergency services

• SIA licence required (CCTV and DS/SG)
• At least 2 years of corporate security experience (an advantage)
• Ex‑forces background an advantage
• Flexible to work days, nights, weekends and accommodate operational changes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and customer service at all times
• Excellent command of English and good IT skills
• Reliable, responsible and punctual
• A friendly, professional, courteous and outgoing character
• Pride in appearance, ensuring immaculate presentation
• Flexible approach to daily duties and additional onsite events

• 5.6 weeks paid holiday (8 of these in lieu of bank holidays – subject to shift pattern and accrual)
• Workplace pension scheme
• Life assurance benefit
• Financial support for SIA licence & renewal
• Contributory healthcare scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Employee discount schemes and additional onsite benefits
• Progression, training & development opportunities
• Refer a friend scheme
• Free uniform provided

Job ref: 1G4S

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