Security Checkpoint 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 Checkpoint Officer that will deliver protection to the business through deterrance and detection of acts of terroism, sabotage, arson and damage by implementing the appropriate procedures at the site boundary gates. 

You will be working an average of 42 hours per week covering days and nights. Shift pattern will be: 4 on, 4 off 0500-1700 and 1700-0500.

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:

• 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 Front-Line License - essential
• A Full UK Driving License - essential 
• 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:

• Provide access and egress controls in order to ensure only authorised persons and visitors are allowed on site in compliance with site access policy 
• Ensure all heavy goods vehicles entering and leaving site comply with Dispatch Control procedures in order to detect and deter criminal activity 
• Provide access control over all traffic movements to ensure vehicles are correctly registered and authorised to be on site 
• Conduct random vehicle searches to detect and deter theft of property and acts of terrorism 
• Monitor driver behaviour to ensure the on site driving policy is being complied with, including utilising the UNIPAR speed gun to monitor speed limits
• When required, conduct random foot and vehicle patrols in order to deter and detect theft of property, acts of vandalism, sabotage and terrorism
• Perform ad-hoc duties as required

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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