Job summary Join the Ministry of Defence Guard Service (MGS) Be part of the frontline protecting the UKs most critical Defence sites. Play a vital role in national security. At the Ministry of Defence Guard Service (MGS), we safeguard the UKs 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 andwerelooking for dedicated Security Officers to join us. Who We Are The Ministry of Defence Guard Service (MGS ) provideshigh-quality security servicesatover 170 MOD sites across the UK, including high-profile locations such as MOD Main Building in London, Whitehall, and His Majestys Naval Bases in Portsmouth, Devonport, and the Clyde. Why Join Us? A meaningful career Play a crucial role in national security and defence. Career development Access specialist training, funded qualifications, and internal progression opportunities. Job security Be part of a well-established organisation with over 30 years of service. A strong teamculture Work alongside professionals who value integrity, vigilance, professionalism, helpfulness, and teamwork. Our Vision & Values Our goal is to be recognised as anoutstanding provider of security services, guided by our core values: Integrity Always do the right thing, treat others fairly. Vigilance & Preparedness Stay alert, ready to respond. Professionalism Maintainhigh standards, continuously improve. Helpfulness Provide excellent service, leave a positive impression. Teamwork Work collaboratively, support colleagues, and protect Defence. Job description Our Security Supervisors main responsibility is to supervise all MGS Security Officers at the unit ensuring the overall protection of people, property, information and assets from damage, destruction, or unauthorised removal. The key duties are as follows: Oversee Security Officers with daily supervisionof the working patterns/roster as delegated by the Operational Manager, deploying them to cover tasks as laid out in assignment instructions andin accordance withthe Joint Business Agreement/ General Statement of Security Requirements (GSSORs). Build andmaintainpositive working relationships by liaising with Unit Head of Establishments (HOEs), customerrepresentativesand other security providers to ensure a high-quality security service is provided. Assist the Operational Manager in ensuring the unit is compliant with NSI and all relevant documents and procedures are kept up to date. Task security officers andbe responsible formaintainingintegrity of performance through effective management, encouraging a positive and inclusive working environment, and addressing concerns ina timelyand sensitive manner. Respond to security concerns raised and work with first responder to manage incidents effectively and following procedure. Visit other MGS unitslocatedwithin a reasonable distance to provide supervisory support and collaborate with employees and customers as agreed with the Operations Manager. Writereports on breaches of security, defects andmaintaindaily logs. Effectively communicate with customers and refer any complaints to the chain of command. In line with standard operating procedures,operate, monitor, and supervise security systems such as CCTV, alarms telephone and radio. When required, take on the taskings of a Security Officer. Excellent communication and organisational skillsarerequired, as well as theability to work independently and as part of a team. This role involves patrolling large areas, standing for periods, stayingalertand responding quickly when needed, soa good levelof physical fitness is essential. 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; this will be 12 hour shifts each week rostered between Sun Sat. This will include being rostered in a flexible manner (termed a flexible week) within the shift roster. During the flexible week, the working days and shifts will routinely be stipulated in advance but may be changed at short notice, (this should be no less than 48 hours). The exact shift pattern will be explained in full during the interview. Training & Development We are committed to ensuring you have theskills and confidenceto succeed in your role. New starters will complete a mandatory two-week residential Foundation Course, followed by structured on-the-job training.One of the elements of the Foundation Course is Emergency First Aid at Work, where you will learn key life skills in emergency first aid. 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 buildexpertisethroughout your career. Person specification WhatWereLooking For Theresno single background that makes someone right for the Ministry of Defence Guard Service. Our officers come from a variety of careers including security, military, retail, hospitality, care,logistics, teaching, customer service, or after a career break. What matters is how you work, not whereyouveworked. Werelooking for people who can: Remain calm,politeand respectful in busy situations Pay attention to detail and report anything unusual Follow procedures consistently Learn quickly and adapt to changing circumstances Communicate clearly with people from all backgrounds Be reliable,punctualand professional Support colleagues and work well as part of a team Youdontneedprevioussecurityexperience;howeverSupervisory Experiencewould be desirable full training and uniform are provided. How to Apply Your CV should clearlydemonstrate: Previousroles and key responsibilities Skills relevant to this roleoutlining any supervisory experience Examples of reliability, communication,teamworkand following procedures Any relevant training,qualificationsor transferable experience Your CV will be used to assess your suitability, so make sure it is clear,accurateand up to date. Security Clearance - IMPORTANT This is a Reserved Post open to Sole UK Nationals only (Cannot hold Dual Nationality). Applicants will normally be expected to have resided in the UK for the majority of a set period immediately prior to application in order to meet clearance requirements. This is generally 10 years for Developed Vetting (DV). Please note that meeting this expectation does not guarantee clearance. All clearance decisions are made by UK Security Vetting (UKSV) following a full assessment. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Leadership Managing a Quality Service Communicating and Influencing We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form: Leadership Managing a Quality Service Benefits Alongside your salary of 34,910, Ministry of Defence contributes 10,113 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. We enable our people to work at the right place, with the right people, at the right time. We believe that if we look after our people, they will be passionate about deliveringgreat thingsfor our customers. Please follow the link to visit the Discover My Benefits site whichshowcasesthe benefits and discounts offered when working as a civilian for the MOD. https://discovermybenefits.mod.gov.uk/civilian/ The MOD Discover My Benefits page lists the full set of benefits. Some of the many benefits you will receive include: A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 28.97%. 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 wellbeing. Most sites have good travel links with free car parking; many also have other facilities such as a Sports & Social Club, Gym and Cafeterias and Shops. Entitlement to apply for Blue Light and Defence Discount Cards. This post does not offer anyassistancewith Relocation Allowances. MoD Guard Services is currently undertaking a review of grade structures, pay and conditions, aimed at improving employee experience, wellbeing, and career progression. This review may result in future changes to terms and conditions; however, the requirement for this roleremainsunchanged. Things you need to know Artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. If you align with our values, wewould liketo hear fromyou. At application stage you will be assessed against the following: Behaviour: Leadership and Managing a Quality Service Experience: CV including Job History and Previous Skills. At interview you will be assessed against the following: Behaviours: Leadership,Managinga Quality ServiceandCommunicating and Influencing. When choosing your Behaviour examples, please make sure you use real life scenarios that relate to your own experiences. Whilst technology may help to enhance your written submission, presenting the ideas of others or those generated by technology, could result in your application being rejected. Application sifting is scheduled to take place on weekcommencing 13/04/2026 Interviews are due to take place via Microsoft Teams and will be conducted week commencing 27/04/2026 Please note the above dates are subject to change. We want to offer opportunities to all who are successful at interview for our roles, but this isnt always possible, so we do hold candidates on an active reserve list for 12 months. It is also possible that we may offer similar lower graded role/s to reserve candidates or, if no reserves are appointed, candidates that meet the lower grade criteria in merit order. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is developed vetting (opens in a new window). See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Medical Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical. Nationality requirements Open to UK nationals only. Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window). Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : Name : MGS Recruitment Hub Email : MGS-RH@mod.gov.uk Recruitment team Email : DBSCivPers-ResourcingTeam1@mod.gov.uk Further information Please see Further Information document attached. 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