Security Officer

Founded in 1859, The Corps of Commissionaires Management Limited, now Corps Security, was built to provide employment for ex‑servicemen after the Crimean War. Adhering to our values of loyalty, integrity, and 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 in Derby to provide a secure and safe environment for all staff and visitors on site. Schedule: 56 hours per week, 3 nights / 3 mornings (6 on, 3 off). Weekdays 16:00-00:00/00:00-08:00. Weekends 12:00-00:00/00:00-12:00. 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 – £5,000 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 Manual Driving License – essential. 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). Able to achieve vetting to BS7858 standards. What you’ll be doing Maintain overall surveillance of the site and carry out regular patrols, recording them as per Corps and customer requirements. Ensure all visitors and contractors are correctly briefed, sign in and out of the site. Record the entry and exit of deliveries on site, including processing paperwork in line with site quality procedures. Ensure patrols are carried out to 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 required documents, including daily occurrence logs, shift handover, incident/accident records, and any site‑specific reports. Remain familiar with Assignment Instructions, Risk Assessments, and other quality & safety documents; advise Corps Duty Manager and/or client personnel on any changes or recommendations for improvement. Maintain your training records via the Corps Colleague Portal so your skills remain up‑to‑date, particularly first aid and fire marshal training 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. Employee commitment Diversity is important to Corps Security; we believe that each individual has unique talents to contribute to the business. Creating an inclusive environment where individuals are valued is fundamental to our business success and we are committed to achieving this. Corps Security adheres to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunities (“EEO”), enabling colleagues to develop to their full potential while benefiting the company through 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 if they meet the minimum requirements and have previous employment with the armed forces. Under the current data protection legislation, we are required to notify you, as a candidate for employment with Corps Security, of certain information. Please visit our website www.corpssecurity.co.uk – ‘career’ section and familiarize yourself with the Privacy Notice (Recruitment). Please ensure you are comfortable with the content before applying for any of our jobs. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full‑time Job function Other, Information Technology, and Management Industry Security and Investigations #J-18808-Ljbffr