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.
This role requires excellent communication and organisational skills, as well as the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Shift Pattern & Flexibility
This is a shift working position at 48 hours per week including breaks. The successful candidate will be expected to work nights, weekends, bank holidays etc as stipulated by the shift pattern agreed at the Unit depending on site requirements. This will be an average of 48 hours in a calendar week, with 12 hour shifts each week rostered between Sun – Sat. The roster may be flexible (a flexible week) within the shift roster, and the exact pattern will be explained in full during the interview.
Training & Development
We are committed to ensuring you have the skills and confidence to succeed in your role. There are opportunities for development, access to funded professional qualifications and specialist training. We are a growing organisation with opportunities to progress your security careers. New starters will complete a mandatory two-week residential Foundation Course, followed by structured on-the-job training. You will have access to ongoing professional development, including an annual programme of online learning. Our dedicated Workforce Development Team will support your training needs, ensuring you continue to build expertise throughout your career.
For more information about MGS, please refer to Defence Infrastructure Organisations YouTube page and related videos provided in the vacancy.
Selection & Eligibility
We will assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Working Together; Managing a Quality Service; Communicating and Influencing. If you align with our values and have experience in security or customer service, we would love to hear from you. At application stage you will be assessed on CV/job history and previous skills. At interview you will be assessed on behaviours listed above. When choosing your Behaviour examples, use real life scenarios relevant to your own experiences. Plagiarism or presenting ideas of others or those generated by technology may result in rejection.
Application sifting is scheduled to take place week commencing 29/09/25. Interviews are due to take place via Microsoft Teams week commencing 20/10/25. Dates are subject to change.
We may hold candidates on an active reserve list for 12 months. It is possible we may offer similar lower graded roles to reserve candidates, or offer to those meeting lower grade criteria in merit order if no reserves are appointed.
Immigration sponsorship: The role is not open to sponsorship under the points-based system.
Security & Vetting
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check and meet security requirements. See the Vetting Charter and baseline personnel security standard checks. Nationality requirements include UK nationals and other eligible categories.
Further information on nationality requirements is available to applicants.
Diversity, Inclusion & Civil Service
The Civil Service Code sets expectations for behaviour and merit-based recruitment. We run the Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) and offer redeployment opportunities for civil servants at risk of redundancy. The Civil Service embraces diversity and inclusion and provides related resources.
Are you right for this role?
We are seeking resilient, alert, and highly organized individuals who thrive in a team-based, high-responsibility environment. If you have experience in security or customer service and a background in administration/IT (including Microsoft Office and electronic booking-in systems), this will be beneficial. A good level of physical fitness is required due to standing, patrolling, and responding to incidents.
Why Join Us?
The Ministry of Defence Guard Service provides security at over 170 MOD sites across the UK, including high-profile locations. Benefits include a Civil Service pension, annual leave, volunteering leave, enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave, Employee Assistance Programme, travel and site facilities, and more. Salary: £31,500 plus Civil Service Pension contributions. Benefits details available at Discover My Benefits.
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