Senior Security Officer

6 months ago

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom HMGCC Full time

**Is it just engineers and techy types?**

Not. Even. Close.

You’ll join HMGCC in leading a new in-house Uniformed Security Team upholding physical security controls and processes dedicated to the protection and development of National Security Engineering.

Make no mistake this is no ordinary Security Guard job

Your leadership skills and responsible attitude will support a high quality guard force, focusing on providing excellent customer service for staff and visitors whilst maintaining the security of the site and buildings.

Your positive, can-do approach will ensure your team are trained proficiently and delivering a consistent and professional service to key stakeholders.

Your attention to detail will be important when monitoring security systems such as CCTV and AACS (Automated Access Control System) and identifying concerns. You’ll also be responsible for managing appropriate responses to security incidents and demonstrating a calm and professional approach.

More About You
- Proven experience managing requests from stakeholders across all levels.
- Excellent communication & Organisational skills, both written and verbal
- The ability to manage patrols across site and respond to incidents quickly
- You will need a good standard of English, ideally have a GCSE in English Language grade 4 or above and be confident in using Microsoft Word & Excel
- Experience handling challenging situations.
- Proven Security Officer/Team Leader experience.
- CCTV and AACS (Automated Access Control System) experience.
- Experience managing shift rotas.

Your Personal Skills

You will be the type of person who:

- Enjoys being part of a wider team in encouraging, mentoring other team members.
- Is Able to lead and manage a team of security officers.
- Is comfortable having difficult conversations
- Can be proactive and use your intuition for problem solving.
- Is able to work on a shift pattern including nights, weekends and bank holidays.
- Can communicate information across many stakeholders quickly and succinctly.
- Can adapt to change within an organisation/team.
- Is flexible in ways of working.
- Is open minded, be able to see it’s not always black and white and there is an element of grey areas encouraging creative solutions.

Putting your skills to use

Using your diverse range of skills within the Physical Security Team you will:

- Perform the Line Manager role for a team of security officers.
- Over-see day-to-day duties of the team.
- Lead training opportunities for the team.
- Be responsible for the physical security of HMGCC staff, visitors and its assets.
- Prevent unauthorised access to site in accordance with current policy.
- Conduct Receptionist duties, welcoming and booking in our visitors to site.
- Conduct site and building patrols and security checks.
- Monitor and operate CCTV and AACS systems.
- Conduct security checks using airport style X-ray equipment.
- Respond to system alarms and incidents.
- Conduct vehicle, staff and visitor searches.

What we Offer

Now that we’ve explained a bit about what you will we be doing, here’s what we can offer you
- 25 days Annual Leave rising to 30 after 5 years of service..
- Paid overtime or time off in lieu. Your salary is for your contracted hours. If you work more, we believe you should be rewarded for that.
- Lots and lots of training. This can be anything from a ½ day internal course to a distant learning degree. If it’s relevant to your career, we will aim to support you.
- Our Pension scheme is Alpha. It’s competitive.
- Sports & Social Society. Whether its classic cars or baking, golf or crafting, we have a society for you.
- 3 days paid leave a year to support a registered charity of your choice.
- Free parking
- Free onsite gym, open 24 hours a day
- Relocation Package*
- Affinity Groups - whether you are disabled, LGBTQ and/or from an Ethnic Minority. We provide an inclusive environment and support for everyone.

About HMGCC

We are HMGCC, the engineering specialists at the heart of the UK’s national security.

We work with the National Security Community, UK Government, academia, private sector partners and international allies to bring engineering ingenuity to the national security mission, creating tools and technologies that drive us ahead and help to protect the nation.

We invest in our people, not only with training but also support throughout your career with us; to allow you to reach your full potential at work, as well as enjoy the work/life balance many aspire to.

To find out more about us and if we’re right for you, please visit our website.

Equal Opportunities

Inclusion & Diversity really matters to us. It's not just about numbers or visible differences.

We’re not looking for any one type of person. We’re looking for talent from all different backgrounds to join our organisation, where we genuinely respect and value each other's differences, as well as our similarities. It makes us even better at what w

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