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.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a highly skilled SIA Licensed Security Officer to be responsible for the provision of security services to the dedicted contractor/post room entrance/staff entrance. 

You will be working Monday to Friday 08:00 - 19:00. Ocassionally you will need to work a Saturday for 8 hours once every 2x weeks.

What we offer:

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

  • Free Cafeteria and Gym Acess
  • 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 - £5000
  • Recruitment bonus scheme
  • New business lead scheme 
  • Employee assistance programme

What you will need:

  • Excellent communication skills and a strong customer focus.
  • A valid SIA Door Supervisor License - essential
  • A valid SIA CCTV License - desirable
  • Confidence and ability to establish and maintain good and effective working relationships at all levels.
  • Ability to work to deadlines, multitasking and working under pressure.
  • Excellent IT Skills including Microsoft Software Packages (e.g. Excel)
  • Able to achieve vetting to BS7858 Standards

What are you going to do:

  • Takes ownership for all access cards + access control tasks to ensure effective perimeter security
  • Is the first point of contact for all external contractors working within the complex
  • Monitors CCTV & access control systems
  • Controls, Restricts & Manages parking access to the Saffron Hill roadway using access control + physical security measures
  • Acts as a reserve control room/controller location in the event of a disaster

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”) benefits 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 which is 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.

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Security Officer

London, Greater London, United Kingdom

EC1N

£14.95 per hour
Permanent - Full-time
Posted 10 days ago
Closing date: 31/07/2025
Job reference: BD1351959LonSO