About the job

Summary

Join the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and have a future that matters: Be proud; Be challenged; Be unique.

Working Pattern

Shift working, days & nights - 48 hours per week with a 75 minute paid break every shift. 0630 - 1830 days & 1830 - 0630 nights

Job description

Do you want to join the Governments Security team of the year, and be part of our Gold Standard security service?

Our uniformed Security Officers are a visual reassurance to our clients, the public and the authorities. As a Security Officer you will be responsible for protecting the security and safety of the site. You will ensure that assigned tasks are completed in a professional and timely manner and meet relevant MOD / MGS, and Establishments policies and processes. Our resilient Security Officers perform a multitude of tasks and duties, including site preservation and access control.

The MGS support our Security Officers within their role, by ensuring that they are supplied with suitable equipment to conduct the role as well as being inducted on each site accordingly. In the MGS, we hold core values of Honesty, Integrity, professionalism and efficiency. We use these values to drive a culture of continuous improvement.

We are looking for someone who is a great teammate with an enthusiastic demeanor possessing the ability to work on their own initiative when required. All our Security Officers have excellent customer service skills who are willing to go above and beyond to support the client and visitors. We are also looking for someone with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. It is also important that you are calm under pressure and have a flexible approach to suit the business needs.

See more about our Security Officer role on YouTube https://youtu.be/nzSK9OPOoDI

We employ approximately 4,900 staff from a very diverse range of professions, and we work across the world; in Germany, Cyprus and the Falkland Islands, Norway, Poland, Kenya, Belize, Nepal and Oman.

You can view our YouTube video to see more about our work 

Responsibilities

The key duties of a Security Officer are as follows.

Please note that these duties can vary from site to site.

(Recruiting LM to delete those that don't apply)

• Controlling vehicular and pedestrian access and exit to/from site

• Issue of passes using site IT systems

• Reporting of environmental issues

• Issue and receipt of keys

• Patrolling on foot and in a vehicle

• Searching of vehicles, baggage, personnel, buildings and open areas

• Traffic management

• Checking identity on site (ad hoc)

• Writing reports on breaches of security or defects and maintaining daily logs

• Referral of complaints

• Reporting MGS infrastructure defects

• Dealing with demonstrators and intruders as directed by those holding operational control

• Safeguarding classified information and material

• Cooperating with other security providers

• Collaborating with emergency services and invoking emergency procedures

• Operating and monitoring security systems; CCTV and alarms etc

• Operating and communicating effectively over the telephone and/or radio

• Reporting safety hazards and accidents in accordance with current instructions

• Carrying out, if required, initial action at the scene of any incident

• Other tasks commensurate with the grade

Travel Requirements

Where close area working arrangements are in place staff may be required to attend other sites within their travel to work area (one hour from their home) on a detached duty basis.

Desirable Experience & Skills

A background, qualification or interest in the delivery of site security and/or customer service will be an advantage.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Environmental Factors

Does involve working outside - possibly in inclement weather. Full uniform, PPE and out-door clothing provided

Licences

Full Uk Driving Licence required for Close Area Working

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Leadership
• Managing a Quality Service
• Communicating and Influencing
• Working Together

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

• Leadership
• Managing a Quality Service