Security Officer

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We offer a secure and safe environment for a new contract beginning 01 January 2026 in Blyth, Northumberland. Security Officer, £13.00 per hour. Hours per week, shift patterns and start/finish times to be announced later.

Who are we? Founded in 1859, The Corps of Commissionaires Management Limited, now Corps Security, was originally created to provide employment for ex‑servicemen returning from the Crimean War. By staying 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 provide a secure and safe environment.

• Real Living Wage Foundation partnership
• 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
• Comprehensive Training and Development Programme

• Excellent communication skills and a strong customer focus
• A valid SIA Front‑Line License – essential
• A Full UK Manual Driving Licence – essential
• Confidence and ability to establish and maintain effective relationships at all levels
• Ability to work to deadlines, multitask and work under pressure
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Excel
• Ability to achieve vetting to BS7858 standards

• Maintain overall surveillance of the site, carrying out regular patrols and recording these as per Corps and Customer requirements
• Ensure all visitors and contractors to site are correctly briefed, and sign‑in and out of the site
• Record the entry and exit of delivery whilst on site, including processing of paperwork in line with site quality procedures
• Ensure that patrols are carried out to the correct standards
• Set and unset primary and secondary alarm security systems for out‑of‑hours security provision where applicable
• Comply with site waste management procedures
• Complete required documents including daily occurrence log, shift handover, incident/accident records and any site‑specific reports
• Maintain familiarity with Assignment Instructions, Risk Assessments and other quality & safety documents, advising Corps Duty Manager or client personnel on any changes or recommendations to improve
• Maintain your own training records via Corps Colleague Portal, ensuring your first aid and fire marshal training is up to date and meets legislative guidelines
• Apply your SIA skills consistently, maintaining a high level of professionalism; your SIA licence must always be displayed
• Perform ad‑hoc duties as directed

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Other, Information Technology, and Management

• Security and Investigations

We value diversity and want to create an inclusive environment where each individual is valued. Corps Security is committed to Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) and supports members of the armed forces, veterans and their families as set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans who have formerly served and meet the minimum requirements for the position are guaranteed an interview.

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