Corps Security has hailed its wins at the British Security Industry Association’s (BSIA) Security Personnel Awards 2014 in London. Corps Security was the winner of Best Team and Service to the Customer.
Now in their 16th year, the BSIA Security Personnel Awards pay tribute to those who go to extra lengths to exceed expectations. James Kelly, chief executive at the BSIA, said: ‘It is always fantastic to see the high level of achievements within the security industry. The awards are always so hard to judge due to the exceptional standard of applicants, and this year was no exception.’
The Best Team accolade went to Corps Security’s 27 strong contingent operating at the Commando Training Centre Royal Marines (CTCRM) in Lympstone, Devon. With up to 1500 Royal Marines trainees on site at any one time, the CTCRM has to be tightly guarded and protected from the possibility of a terrorist or other security threat. The site is busy, with people entering the facility through two main access points on a 24-hour basis.
The Corps team is charged with checking personal identity cards and vehicle passes, and carrying out vehicle checks. Not only do the individuals in the team have to work well together, they also enjoy a rapport with the staff and trainees at CTCRM. This was recognised by the judges, who identified the team’s ability to communicate, carry out their duties with enthusiasm and flexibility, and ‘go the extra mile’ as important elements of the team’s star quality.
And Leonard Brownsword, pictured centre, won the Service to the Customer award. The 65-year-old is senior site supervisor at the Joint Service Adventure Sail Training Centre (JSASTC) in Gosport, Hampshire – a 6.3-acre site that provides sail training for the armed forces.
Len Brownsword has worked on the site for 13 years, and has incorporated himself so into the structure of the site that he is not viewed as a contractor, but rather as one of the permanent staff. This means that he often knows well in advance when events are happening and is able to put procedures or staff in place to deal with them. This is all done with minimal consultation in order to avoid any unnecessary work for the customer. Judges praised his loyalty and determination to provide a service of the highest possible standard, as well as his ability to understand JSASTC’s developing requirements from its security team.
Corps Security’s chief executive, Peter Webster said: ‘We strive to provide our customers with a level of service that is unrivalled elsewhere in the manned guarding sector. Having this recognised at the BSIA Security Personnel Awards 2014 is confirmation that we are meeting our objectives and I would like to congratulate both Len Brownsword and the CTCRM team on their awards, which are thoroughly deserved.’
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