Overview
At the Ministry of Defence Guard Service (MGS), we safeguard the UK's Defence estate, protecting personnel, assets, and critical locations from crime, terrorism, espionage, and sabotage. Our Gold Standard Security Service is built on professionalism, trust, and excellence - and we're looking for dedicated Security Officers to join us.
Responsibilities
* Ensure site safety and security - Protect Defence personnel, visitors, and property.
* Conduct patrols - Monitor designated areas on foot or by vehicle, ensuring compliance with security protocols.
* Control access - Check credentials, issue passes, and escort visitors as required.
* Perform searches - Conduct thorough security checks on vehicles, baggage, and personnel.
* Respond to incidents - Identify risks, manage security breaches, and escalate as needed.
* Assist employees and visitors - Provide professional and courteous support on-site.
* Monitor security systems - Operate CCTV, alarms, and communication devices.
* Manage traffic and parking - Control vehicle movement and ensure safe site access.
* Report and document - Maintain security logs and complete detailed incident reports.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Full UK Manual Driving Licence (must be held at point of application and be in date).
* This role requires excellent communication and organisational skills, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and resilience in a high-responsibility environment.
* You must maintain a good level of physical fitness, as the role involves prolonged periods of standing, patrolling large areas, and responding quickly to incidents.
* Security clearances: Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check and meet the required security standards. The level of security needed is a security check.
* Nationality requirements: UK nationals; certain other categories eligible to work in the UK (see original job content for full details).
Behaviours and Assessments
* Working Together
* Managing a Quality Service
* Communicating and Influencing
At application stage you will be assessed against the following: Experience (CV including Job History and Previous Skills). At interview you will be assessed against the following: Behaviours (Working Together, Managing a Quality Service, Communicating and Influencing).
Important Notes
* Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application; all examples must be truthful and taken from your own experience. Plagiarism may lead to withdrawal of the application.
* Application sifting is scheduled to take place the week commencing 06/10/25. Interviews are due to take place via Microsoft Teams the week commencing 20/10/25. These dates may change.
* Active reserve list may be used for 12 months; similar lower graded roles may be offered to reserve candidates.
* MOD adopts a zero-tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviours. Pre-employment checks will be carried out.
Security and Eligibility
* All candidates must declare outside interests; declarations will be discussed prior to a formal offer of employment to manage potential conflicts of interest.
* The Civil Service code and recruitment principles apply; Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion policies are in effect.
* Working for the Civil Service includes a Disability Confident Scheme and Redeployment opportunities where applicable.
Working for the MOD
The MOD requires national diversity, inclusion, and merit-based recruitment. This role is based on a 48-hour per week shift pattern, including nights, weekends, and bank holidays, with 12-hour shifts. Exact pattern will be explained during interview.
Training and Benefits
* New starters complete a mandatory two-week residential Foundation Course, followed by structured on-the-job training and ongoing professional development, including an annual online learning programme.
* Salary: £31,500 with a Civil Service pension contribution of £9,125; access to a Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
* Benefits information is available via the Discover My Benefits site for MOD civilian employees; benefits include pension, annual leave, paid leave for volunteering, enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave, wellbeing support, and more.
* Most sites offer good travel links, free parking, and facilities such as sports clubs, gyms, and cafeterias. Eligibility for Blue Light and Defence Discount Cards.
* Uniform provided; two-week Foundation Security Course is part of induction.
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