At CTPSE HQ, the safety and security of our visitors, staff, and assets is of utmost importance.
We are seeking a Security Officer to join our team at Counter Terrorism Policing South East (CTPSE) near Newbury. The role involves providing comprehensive security and guarding capabilities to protect assets and staff, adhering to complex security procedures while maintaining high customer service standards.
Your responsibilities include monitoring CCTV and alarm systems, maintaining security equipment, liaising with relevant parties to resolve issues, checking visitors and contractors in and out, managing deliveries, and preventing unauthorized access.
The ideal candidate will be confident, possess effective communication skills, and be discreet, tactful, diplomatic, and sensitive. You must work well under pressure, have excellent time management skills, and be flexible to meet the demands of shift work, including overtime. IT proficiency and the ability to learn new systems are essential.
This role requires working in a 24/7 operation, so flexibility in working hours is necessary. For more information, please contact our recruitment team at recruitmentSE@thamesvalley.police.uk.
Travel may be required across the UK for business purposes, and a full UK driving license is mandatory.
Due to the sensitive nature of the work, passing and maintaining vetting at SC level, along with other security checks, is required. Applicants must be British nationals who have resided in the UK for the past five years, with some exemptions possible.
More information about security vetting can be found here.
How To Apply
Click the “Apply” button below and submit your application before Sunday 1 June 2025 at 23:55hrs.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that values diversity, promotes equity and equality, and supports wellbeing and inclusion. We encourage applications from underrepresented communities and those interested in part-time or flexible work.
Our benefits include a good work/life balance, a supportive environment, a generous pension scheme, and generous leave entitlements.
For questions about the role, contact RecruitmentSE@thamesvalley.police.uk with reference number 22467.
If you are a Thames Valley Police employee with less than 12 months in your current role, your application requires your line manager's support, with written confirmation.
Note: Previous shift allowances or similar benefits are not protected unless attached to the new role.
We may close this vacancy early if we receive high applications. Apply promptly.
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