Defence Security Officer
1 week ago
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled 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 crime, terrorism, espionage, and sabotage threats.
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 emergencies.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- High level of integrity and discretion.
Benefits
- A competitive salary of £30,000.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- 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.
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.
About the Ministry of Defence Guard Service
The Ministry of Defence Guard Service provides high quality security services at over 170 MOD sites across the United Kingdom. We have guarded the Defence Estate for over 30 years, including high profile locations such as MOD Main Building in London, Whitehall and His Majesty�s Naval Bases at Portsmouth, Devonport, and the Clyde.
We pride ourselves on our professional, customer-focused culture and are committed to providing the highest quality of security services through professionalism, excellence, and trust.
Our five Values underpinning our Vision include:
- Integrity � Always do the right thing. Respect yourself and others. Treat people fairly.
- Vigilance and Preparedness � Keep careful watch for risks and incidents. Be ready to act.
- Professionalism � Know the job thoroughly. Seek continuous improvement. Maintain high standards.
- Helpfulness - Always be ready to assist people. Leave a lasting positive impression.
- Teamwork � Working with colleagues who are collaborative, respectful, open and trustworthy, who are passionate about excellence and protecting Defence.
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