Corps Security
Security Officer
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Security Officer
About Corps Security
Founded in 1859, The Corps of Commissionaires Management Limited, now Corps Security, was originally established to provide employment for ex-servicemen returning from the Crimean War.
Guided by our core values of ‘loyalty, integrity, service’, we have evolved into the UK’s most established and respected specialist security services provider.
Diversity and Commitment
Diversity is fundamental to Corps Security. We believe each individual brings unique strengths that contribute to our success.
We are committed to:
- An inclusive environment that values all colleagues
- Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO), benefiting both colleagues and the business
- Supporting the armed forces community, including veterans and their families (interviews guaranteed if ex-forces and meeting minimum requirements)
Under current data protection legislation:
- Refer to www.corpssecurity.co.uk - ‘career’ section > Privacy Notice (Recruitment) before applying.
Security Officer Role (Ellesmere Port, 28hrs/week)
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled SIA Licensed Security Officer to maintain a secure and safe environment at our Ellesmere Port site. This includes:
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- Applying thoughtful access control
- Conducting site inductions
- Routine plus ad-hoc patrols
- Emergency escalation/communication with Site Management
Flexibility: Working hours include days, nights and weekends with varied start/finish times.
Key Responsibilities
(Essential duties – working pattern may vary in response to operational needs)
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Maintain overall site surveillance:
- Conduct regular patrols, recording details per Corps & customer requirements
- Follow alarm and safety procedures, including primary/secondary system activation (night operations)
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Visitor & contractor management:
- Brief, sign-in/signed-out all non-staff entries
- Verify ane day deliveries, processing paperwork per site quality protocols
- Ensure waste management compliance
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Documentation & reporting:
- Daily occurrence logs
- Shift handovers and incident/accident records
- Site-specific reports where applicable
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Training & compliance:
- Maintain updated skills training records (via Corps Colleagues Portal)
- Validate first-aid and fire marshal training compliance with legislative standards
- Stay current with Assignment Instructions and quality/safety documents
- Escalate recommendations to Duty Manager or client personnel
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- Ad-hoc tasks as directed, ensuring a professional SIA demeanour and visible licence display.
Requirements
Essential Criteria
✔ Valid SIA Front-Line Licence ✔ Full UK driving licence (manual recommended) ✔ BS7858:2015 enhanced security vetting ✔ Excellent communications & customer focus ✔ Proven ability to work under pressure + multi-task ✔ Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, etc.)
Qualities
- Confidence in establishing/maintaining relationships across all levels
- Ability to achieve deadlines with attention to detail
Benefits (as a Real Living Wage Foundation partner & Social Enterprise)
Financial & Practical Support
✅ Competitive approval bonus & new business incentive scheme ✅ Paid SIA license renewals ✅ Cycle-to-Work Scheme
Wellbeing & Legislation
✅ Accident, sickness and wage protection scheme ✅ Enhanced Family Leave Pay ✅ Death in Service (£5,000 payout)
Additional Perks
✅ Employee Assistance Programme (support services) ✅ Staff discounts & rewards scheme ✅ Digital GP access ✅ Excellent pension contributing scheme
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