Security Officer in Ellesmere Port

Company Overview

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.

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly skilled SIA Licensed Security Officer in the Ellesmere Port area to provide a secure and safe environment for all staff and visitors on site.

This will be achieved through applying thorough access control procedures, carrying out site inductions, planned & ad‑hoc site patrols together with other duties as determined by the Assignment Instructions.

In the event of an emergency you will follow prescribed escalation/communication procedures with Site Management, Corps colleagues and the emergency services.

The role is 28 hours per week with a mixture of days, nights and weekends and various start and finish times.

What We Offer

• 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

Qualifications & Requirements

• 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 good and effective working relationships at all levels.
• Ability to work to deadlines, multitask and work under pressure.
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office (e. g. Excel).
• Ability to achieve vetting to BS7858 standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain overall surveillance of the site, carrying out regular site patrols and recording these as per Corps and Customer requirements.
• Ensure all visitors and contractors to the site are correctly briefed and sign in and out.
• Record the entry and exit of deliveries 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 if applicable.
• Comply with site waste management procedures.
• Complete documents as required including daily occurrence log, shift handover, incident/accident records and any site‑specific reports.
• Familiarise with Assignment Instructions, Risk Assessments, and other quality & safety documents; advise Corps Duty Manager and/or client personnel on any changes or recommendations to improve.
• Maintain training records via the Corps Colleague Portal so that skills remain up to date, especially first aid and fire marshal training in accordance with legislative guidelines.
• Continuously apply SIA skills, maintaining a high level of professionalism. The SIA licence must always be displayed.
• Perform ad‑hoc duties as directed.
• Diversity and Equality

Diversity is important to Corps Security; we believe that each individual has unique talents to contribute to the business.

We commit to creating an inclusive environment where individuals are valued and are working towards achieving this.

Corps Security adheres to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO).

Corps Security supports members of the armed forces, veterans and their families in accordance with the Armed Forces Community Covenant.

Veterans that meet the minimum requirements for the position are guaranteed an interview.

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