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 the opportunities arise. As part of our company philosophy, we believe in investing time and resources into our colleagues.

We encourage internal promotions and development, so if a permanent contracted vacancy becomes available, you will be contacted first! You will be working various hours covering days or nights. Shift times will be: 0600‑1800 or 1800‑0600.

• 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 – £5000
• 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 software packages (e.g. Excel).
• Full UK driving licence and own vehicle or reliable transport.
• Ability to achieve vetting to BS7858 standards.

• 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 to the site are correctly briefed and sign in and out.
• Record the entry and exit of delivery whilst on site, including processing 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.
• Comply with site waste management procedures.
• Complete documents as required including daily occurrence log, shift handover, incident/accident records and any site‑specific reports.
• Ensure familiarity 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 so that your skills remain up to date, particularly your first aid and fire marshal training being in accordance 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 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”) benefit ting 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.