Corps Security
Security Officer
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Security Officer
Who Are We?
Founded in 1859, Corps Security (formerly Corps of Commissionaires Management Limited) began as an initiative to provide employment for ex-servicemen returning from the Crimean War.
Rooted in our core values of loyalty, integrity, and service, we have evolved into the UK’s most established and respected specialist security services provider.
Who Are We Looking For?
We are seeking a highly skilled SIA Licensed Security Officer in Blyth to ensure a secure and safe environment for all staff and visitors. Your responsibilities will include:
- Applying thorough access control procedures
- Conducting site inductions
- Performing planned and ad-hoc site patrols
- Following prescribed escalation/communication procedures in emergencies
This role operates on a 4on/4off, 4on nights shift pattern, 42 hours per week, covering either:
- 0800–2000 (Day shifts)
- 2000–0800 (Night shifts)
What We Offer
As a Real Living Wage Foundation partner and Social Enterprise, Corps Security provides extensive industry-leading benefits, including:
- 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 (£5,000)
- Recruitment bonus scheme
- New business lead scheme
- Employee assistance programme
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What You Will Need
To excel in this role, you must possess: ✔ Excellent communication skills and a strong customer focus ✔ A valid SIA Front-Line License (essential) ✔ A valid SIA CCTV License (desirable) ✔ Confidence in building and maintaining rapport with all stakeholders ✔ Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and multitask efficiently ✔ Strong IT skills (e.g., Excel, Microsoft Office) ✔ Ability to achieve vetting to BS7858 standards
What Are You Going to Do?
Your key duties will include:
- Maintaining continuous site surveillance and recording patrols as per company/customer requirements
- Ensuring visitors, contractors, and deliveries are properly registered and managed
- Controlling access to and from site, including secondary alarm systems as required
- Adhering to site waste management procedures
- Completing daily logs, incident reports, and shift handovers
- Staying updated with Assignment Instructions, Risk Assessments, and safety documentation, reporting concerns to management
- Maintaining SIA-compliant professionalism, ensuring your license is always visible
- Upholding training records (e.g., first aid and fire marshals) via the Corps Colleague Portal
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Diversity & Commitment
Corps Security values diversity and believes that each individual brings unique strengths to our team. We are committed to equal employment opportunities (EEO) and provide support under the Armed Forces Covenant, guaranteeing interviews to ex-service personnel and veterans who meet the minimum requirements.
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