Defence Security Officer

4 weeks ago

Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom Ministry of Defence Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Security Officer to join our team at the Ministry of Defence Guard Service. As a Security Officer, you will play a critical role in protecting Defence employees, visitors, and property from threats such as crime, terrorism, espionage, and sabotage.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assume overall responsibility for the safety and security of designated areas.
  • Patrol on foot and in vehicles, designated areas in accordance with outlined security procedures.
  • Identify potential security risks and respond accordingly.
  • Control vehicular and pedestrian access to site ensuring all have the correct credentials, issuing passes and escorting visitors where appropriate.
  • Searching of vehicles, baggage, personnel, buildings, and open areas.
  • Traffic management.
  • Complete incident reports on breaches of security or defects and maintaining daily logs.
  • Respond to emergencies and incidents within designated areas promptly and according to policy.
  • Assist employees and visitors with any concerns they may have.
  • Escalate emergency situations to law enforcement as required.
  • Operating and monitoring security systems; CCTV and alarms.
  • Operating and communicating effectively over the telephone and/or radio.
Requirements
  • Full UK Manual Driving Licence required for Site Duties.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and respond to emergency situations.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including nights, weekends, and bank holidays.
Benefits
  • A competitive salary of £30,000.
  • A generous annual leave allowance.
  • Ability to roll over up to 10 days annual leave per year.
  • Minimum of 15 Days Special Leave in a rolling 12-month period to for volunteer military or emergency service reserve commitments.
  • Special Paid Leave for volunteering up to 6 days a year.
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
  • Employee Assistance Programme to support your well-being.
  • Most sites have good travel links with free car parking; many also have other facilities such as a Sports & Social Club, Gym and Cafeterias and Shops.
  • A generous annual leave entitlement.
  • Free MGS Security Uniform.
  • Blue Light and Defence Discount Cards.
Learning & Development
  • Professional and Personal Development of skills.
  • Access to thousands of training courses through Civil Service Learning and Defence Learning Environment.
  • Ability to obtain industry recognised qualifications supported by MGS.
  • As part of your induction, you will attend a two-week residential Foundation Security Course to support in achieving your objectives to a high standard.

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