Security Officer

About this role

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?

To provide security and support duties in a professional and courteous manner in line with both the client requirements and Corps Security’s policies and procedures.

Security Officers at Channel 4 work in a range of environments and positions to meet contractual expectation of the client. Security Officers ensure that they offer innovative services to the client, which positively contribute to providing a safe environment for customers, visitors, contractors, and colleagues.

You will be working an average of 42 hours per week on a 4on4off rotation. Shifts will be days only from 07:00 - 19:00.

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 - £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
• 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

• Access Control for staff, contractors and visitors
• Calmly and confidently resolve demands from visitor/members of public
• Proactively liaising with staff, visitors and contractors
• To respond to all incidents and follow escalation procedures
• Deliver clear and concise incident reports
• Attendance of first aid incidents/any other form of incidents as required
• To have a thorough knowledge of routine and emergency procedures and be able to respond efficiently, and appropriately, to any eventuality
• To be aware of Hostile Reconnaissance techniques that may be employed against Channel 4 building/s or occupants therein and to be vigilant at all times
• Operate a safe working environment in line with company risk assessments and assignment instructions
• Maintain all required records as directed by line management
• Obtain assistance by sounding alarms / radio communication
• Collaboratively working with colleagues to ensure delivery of service expectations of Channel 4
• Any other security duties directed by the business or client that falls within your level of training and licensing
• Understanding the principle of equality and diversity in relations to visitor’s needs

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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