Relief Security Officer

About Us

Founded in 1859, The Corps of Commissionaires Management Limited, now Corps Security, was a business initially built to provide employment for ex‑servicemen returning from the Crimean War. We have become the UK’s most established and respected specialist security services provider, built on values of loyalty, integrity and service.

We are seeking a highly skilled SIA Licensed Relief Security Officer in Coventry. The role involves working across several client premises to provide holiday and sickness cover, with the potential for a fixed shift pattern when opportunities arise. You will be required to work flexible hours, covering days, nights and weekends as needed.

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
• Cycle to Work scheme
• High staff discounts & rewards scheme
• Access to Digital GP
• 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 Full UK Manual Driving Licence – essential.
• Confidence and ability to establish and maintain good relationships at all levels.
• Ability to work to deadlines, multitask and work under pressure.
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office (e.g. Excel).
• Capability to achieve vetting to BS7858 standards.

• Maintain overall surveillance of the site, carrying out regular patrols and recording these as per Corps and client requirements.
• Ensure all visitors and contractors are correctly briefed and sign in/out of the site.
• Record the entry and exit of deliveries while on site, including processing paperwork in line with site quality procedures.
• Execute patrols to the correct standards.
• Set and unset primary and secondary alarm security systems for out‑of‑hours provision when applicable.
• Comply with site waste management procedures.
• Complete required documents, 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 the Corps Duty Manager and/or client personnel on any changes or recommendations to improve.
• Maintain your own training records via the Corps Colleague Portal, ensuring your skills remain up to date, especially first aid and fire marshal training in line with legislative guidelines.
• Continuously apply your SIA skills, maintaining a high level of professionalism; your SIA licence must always be displayed.
• Perform ad‑hoc duties as directed.

Diversity is important to Corps Security; we believe each individual has unique talents that contribute to our business success. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is valued and to achieving diversity, inclusion and enthusiasm within our workforce.

Corps Security adheres to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunities. We are committed to supporting members of the armed forces, veterans and their families and give a guaranteed interview to veterans who meet the minimum requirements for the position.