Female Customer Screening Operative

Corps Security

  • London
  • £13.85 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 17 days ago
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?We are looking for highly skilled SIA Licensed Male/Female Customer Screening Officers to provide a safe and secure environment across the College Group by operating knife arches and carrying out screening of all learners, staff, visitors, and contractors. The role combines professional security duties with a strong customer service focus, ensuring that all entrants feel welcome, respected, and reassured while College policies are followed.You will work 45hrs per week, Monday to Friday 0800-1700 - Term Time 39 weeks annually and flexible to work across all 10 College Centres within CCC - Westminter, Islington and North East London.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 Front-Line DS License - essential
  • Confidence in Report Writing, Conceige, Customer Focus and investigatory abilities
  • Experience in a customer-facing role, demonstrating professionalism and approachability.
  • Excellent IT Skills including Microsoft Software Packages (e.g. Excel)
  • Able to achieve an EDBS and vetting to BS7858 Standards
What are you going to do:
  • Operate knife arches at entry points to screen all staff, students, visitors, and contractors.
  • Conduct secondary searches where necessary, in line with policy and legal requirements.
  • Politely request that individuals empty their pockets before passing through the knife arch.
  • Detect and manage prohibited or dangerous items, escalating incidents to security or management as appropriate.
  • Communicate the College’s screening policy clearly and professionally to all entrants.
  • Provide a welcoming, customer-focused service while maintaining vigilance and authority.
  • Maintain accurate records of incidents, refusals, or security concerns.
  • Work flexibly across all 10 College centres as directed.
  • Support emergency procedures such as lockdown or evacuation when required.
  • Ensure compliance with safeguarding, confidentiality, data protection, and health & safety guidelines.
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.Under the current data protection legislation, we are required to notify you, as a candidate for employment with Corps Security, of certain information. Please go to our website - ‘career’ section and familiarise yourself with the Privacy Notice (Recruitment). Please ensure you are happy with the content, before applying for one for our jobs.

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