Relief Security Officer

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.

We are looking for a highly skilled SIA Licensed Security Officer to be trained and required to work at several of our client’s premises to assist us with holiday and sickness cover, with a view to being allocated a fixed shift pattern when opportunities arise. As part of our company philosophy we invest time and resources into our colleagues and encourage internal promotions and development.

Should a permanent contracted vacancy become available, you will be contacted first. You will be working various hours covering days and nights.

We are a recognised Real Living Wage Foundation partner and Social Enterprise. We offer a wide range of industry‑leading benefits, including:

• Company sick pay scheme
• Paid SIA licence renewals
• Enhanced family leave pay
• Access to wellbeing services: digital GP’s, annual health check and fitness discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• High staff discounts & rewards scheme
• Excellent pension scheme
• Death in Service – £5,000
• Recruitment bonus scheme
• New business lead scheme
• Employee assistance programme

• Excellent communication skills and a strong customer focus.
• A valid SIA Front‑Line Licence – essential.
• A valid SIA CCTV Licence – desirable.
• 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 Office (e.g. Excel).
• Full UK driving licence and own vehicle or reliable transport.
• Able to achieve vetting to BS7858 standards.

• Maintain overall surveillance of the site, carrying out regular patrols and recording these as per Corps and customer requirements.
• Ensure all visitors and contractors to the site are correctly briefed, sign in and out.
• Record the entry and exit of deliveries whilst on site, including processing of paperwork in line with site quality procedures.
• Ensure 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.
• Familiarise yourself with assignment instructions, risk assessments and other quality & safety documents; advise Corps duty manager or client personnel on any changes or recommendations to improve.
• Maintain your own training records via Corps colleague portal to keep skills up to date, especially first aid and fire marshal training 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. Creating an inclusive environment where individuals are valued is fundamental to our success, and we are committed to achieving this.

Corps Security adheres to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO), benefiting both the company and its colleagues. EEO assists colleagues to develop to their full employment potential while the company benefits from a diverse, inclusive, and enthusiastic workforce.

Corps Security is committed to supporting members of the armed forces, veterans and their families, in line with the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview when their previous employer was the armed forces and they meet the minimum requirements for the position.