Job Title: Security Guard
Location: Plymouth, Devon
Compensation: £31, + Shift Disruption Allowance + On Call Allowance + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF
At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Security Guard at our Devonport Royal Dockyard site.
The role
As a Security Guard, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. Be the first point of contact for Devonport’s secure areas, delivering professional customer service while managing access to Limited Areas and other designated zones. This role is key to maintaining site security, safety, and smooth operations through confident communication and a proactive approach to visitor and contractor engagement.
Day-to-day, you’ll operate access control processes to ensure MOD compliance within Naval Nuclear at Devonport. Maintain site security by managing personnel access, verifying credentials, and enforcing protocols. Work closely with Babcock and MOD Security Teams to support a secure and compliant environment.
1. Greet staff and visitors, manage access permissions in line with security protocols
2. Monitor security through routine patrols, checks, and immediate reporting of suspicious activity to MOD police
3. Respond to emergencies including alarms, medical incidents, and potential security threats across DRDL property
4. Support emergency response efforts, including casualty rescue and collaboration with on-site security forces
5. Promote a strong security culture by challenging non-compliance and working closely with the wider security team
This role is full time, 35 hours per week and is based on site at Devonport Royal Dockyard
Essential experience of the Security Guard
6. Works proactively using own initiative in a fast-paced environment
7. Builds strong relationships while delivering outstanding customer service
8. Makes effective, confident decisions under pressure
9. Communicates clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing
10. Flexible to variable shifts and capable of conducting site patrols on foot or by vehicle
Qualifications for the Security Guard
Preferred – Security Industry Authority (SIA) Security Guarding (SG) (Front Line) Licence & SIA
CCTV Operator Licence – SG licence must be obtained on offer of employment and prior to starting.
Full clean UK Driving Licence with no restrictions.
GCSE or equivalent in Maths & English.
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be a sole UK national who is able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.
Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at
What we offer
11. Generous holiday allowance
12. Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
13. Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
14. Employee share scheme
15. Employee shopping savings portal
16. Payment of Professional Fees
17. Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
18. Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.
19. ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
20. Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.