Flexible working due to the nature of this role, flexible or remote working isn’t
Rest assured, we work with you to maintain a good work-life balance,
taking into account any responsibilities outside of work wherever possible.
GCHQ is an intelligence, cyber and security agency with a mission to keep the UK
We use cutting-edge technology, ingenuity and partnerships to identify, analyse
Working with our intelligence partners MI5 and MI6, we protect
At GCHQ you’ll do varied and
As one of our Security Officers, you’ll be the first point of contact for visitors and staff
reduce security risks, making sure our building and everyone in it stays safe.
In our Security Control Room, you and your colleagues will oversee access to the
building, carry out physical searches, patrol the grounds, and monitor CCTV.
Whether you’re responding to an alarm, giving first aid, or helping a visitor
understand security procedures, you’ll always follow our policies carefully and keep
partner agencies, and guide them through any security processes they need to
your colleagues and develop your skills, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to grow.
With the chance to work with MI5 and MI6, as well as other security teams
Intelligence Agencies.
You might be coming from a security or customer-facing role, just starting your
career, or simply looking for a fresh challenge. security or customer service experience, as you will interact daily with visitors,
an English Language GCSE at grade C/4 or above, or equivalent experience,
basic IT and Microsoft Office skills to support your incident logging
• the ability to reliably commute for your assigned shift times
outdoors, sometimes over uneven ground and in all weather conditions.
looking for a career in security. You will be expected to remain within the security team
for 18 months, but during that period, you can apply for a promotion or explore other
Training and development
an effective Security Officer at GCHQ. This will include Security Industry Authority
(SIA) certifications and emergency first aid, along with a 1–2-week induction with the
security team prior to starting your shift pattern. shift to support you as you get settled in.
You will receive a starting salary of either £30,101 or £35,246 (depending on the shift
pattern), including shift allowances and other benefits:
• 25 days’ annual leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years service, and an
additional 10.5 days’ public and privilege holidays
• opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme
• an interest-free season ticket loan (travel and parking)
• an excellent pension scheme
• a cycle to work scheme
• facilities such as a gym, restaurant, and on-site coffee bars (at some locations)
• paid parental and adoption leave.