Gatehouse Security Officer

Overview

Gatehouse Security Officer role at Corps Security. You will provide a secure environment on site through access control, site inductions, patrols, and handling emergency procedures in accordance with Assignment Instructions.

What you will do

• Maintain overall surveillance of the site, carry out regular site patrols, and document these per Corps and Customer requirements.
• Ensure all visitors and contractors are briefed, sign in/out, and records are maintained.
• Record entry and exit of deliveries, including processing paperwork in line with site quality procedures.
• Carry out patrols to required standards and set/unset primary and secondary alarm systems for out-of-hours security if applicable.
• Comply with site waste management procedures.
• Complete documents such as daily occurrence logs, shift handovers, incident/accident records, and site-specific reports.
• Be familiar with Assignment Instructions, Risk Assessments, and other quality and safety documents; advise Site Management or client personnel on changes or recommendations to improve.
• Maintain personal training records and ensure first aid and fire marshal training comply with legislative guidelines.
• Apply SIA skills professionally, with your licence always displayed.
• Perform ad hoc duties as directed.

What you will need

• Excellent communication skills with a strong customer focus.
• A valid SIA Front-Line License – essential
• A valid SIA CCTV License – desirable
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships at all levels, and work to deadlines under pressure.
• Excellent IT skills including Microsoft software (e.g., Excel).
• Ability to achieve vetting to BS7858 standards.

What are you going to do

• Maintain overall surveillance of the site, carry out regular site patrols, and record these as required.
• Ensure visitors and contractors are briefed and signed in/out; manage delivery entry/exit documentation.
• Support ongoing site safety and quality procedures and escalate issues as needed.
• Maintain up-to-date training records; ensure compliance with legislative guidelines for first aid and fire marshal training.
• Continuously apply your SIA skills with professionalism; display your SIA licence at all times.
• Perform additional duties as directed.

Diversity is important to Corps Security. We are committed to an inclusive environment and to equal employment opportunities (EEO).

Corps Security supports members of the armed forces, veterans and their families under the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans who meet the minimum requirements for the position are guaranteed an interview where applicable.

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Role details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other, Information Technology, and Management
• Industries: Security and Investigations

Colleagues can refer to this posting for updates and apply to the Gatehouse Security Officer role at Corps Security.