DIO - Security Technicians - Security Services Group

We are looking for motivated and passionate professionals to join as a Security Technician in the SSGs London Team which has its headquarters based in Woolwich. You will have the chance to work on a variety of technically sophisticated projects protecting UK Defence and Government sites.For most of the time you will be working in the field travelling between various government and military sites. We will provide you with the choice of a non-liveried company vehicle to work in your region and you can opt in to use this for personal use. Person specification We require professional individuals to serve SSG customers on a wide range of security systems including Intruder Alarm (IAS), External & Perimeter Intruder Detection, Video Surveillance (VSS), Automatic Access Control (AACS) and Control Room IAS and VSS & AACS Standard Monitoring Systems. Specific system training will be provided. Other duties include: Being the key point of contact to customers on a day-to-day basis Attending to maintenance and installation enquiries during core hours Participating in an on-call rota to provide 24-hour emergency cover for the service Conducting checks and audits on customer systems Accurately estimating costs of materials and labour needed for minor works, additions and alterations Ordering materials from suppliers and providing equipment lists to the Project Manager Providing technical assistance at all levels and building solutions to technical and design problems Undertaking trade supervision for subcontractors Ensuring all job-related administration is accurate and reported in a timely way Adherence to work-related and site related health and safety guidelines Your time will be typically spent working within your allocated region, however as SSG are involved in overseas projects there are opportunities to work for short periods of time for our overseas teams. This role will also require operating away from home providing support within the region and to the other SSG UK regional teams, staying in overnight accommodation as required. Once onboarded, it is accepted that successful candidates will be expected to achieve the higher Developed Vetting security clearance level; assistance will be given on the application process. Allowances: The following allowances are payable in addition to basic salary: Market Skills Allowance – 4,000 London Weighting Allowance – 1750 Where applicable, the following allowances are payable in addition to basic salary: travel time (where travel is external to core hours), on-call allowance, recall-to-duty allowance, environmental (Radiation) allowance, travel and subsistence package when working out of your region and overtime. This post does not offer any assistance with relocation allowances. Employment Hours: You will be contracted to work 37 hours a week, typically between 08:00-16:00, however through travel time, overtime and on-call duties you will have the opportunity to increase your potential earnings. For example, some SSG technicians regularly carry out an optional 10+ hours per week in travel time and overtime. Further information can be obtained on enquiry. Desirable Experience & Skills: Memberships : Engineering Council Security Institute Qualifications: HNC in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or equivalent NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in Electronic Security Systems (IDS, VSS, etc) or equivalent ONC/OND in Electronic Security Systems (IDS, VSS, etc) or equivalent Environmental Factors and Hazards: The applicant may be required to undertake occasional work within Radiological and Explosive Storage areas. Licences Full UK Driving Licence with a maximum of 6 points. Driving a vehicle is a requirement of the job; field technicians are tasked from home and are provided with a vehicle to carry their tools and equipment to/from sites which are remote and not accessible by public transport and in response to SSGs 24/7 On Call Rota. Qualifications A Recognised, relevant Engineering background, Engineering Apprenticeship and/or Engineering qualifications. I.e. Intruder Detection Systems, Perimeter Intruder Detection Systems, Video Surveillance Systems and Access Control Systems. Behaviours We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Working Together Technical skills We’ll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: SSG Functional Competence Area 1: Electronic Security Installation Practitioner Benefits Alongside your salary of 30,670, Ministry of Defence contributes 8,885 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. Generous Annual Leave: 25 days annual leave increasing by one day per year to a maximum of 30 days after five years of service. Career Development: Benefit from continuous professional development opportunities within the security field, helping you grow and advance your career. Latest Equipment: Brand new comprehensive tool kit along with a laptop, tablet and mobile phone. Family Support: Access enhanced parental leave policies to support work-life balance during important life events. Exclusive Discounts: Enjoy savings through the Defence Discount Service (fees apply), offerings deals on a range of products and services. Health and Wellbeing: Receive Specsavers eye test vouchers and access on-site gym facilities (where available). Community and Social Perks: Join the Civil Service Sports Club (CSSC) or the Civil Service Club in London, providing access to a variety of social, cultural, and recreational activities (membership fees apply). On-Site Amenities: Many of our locations offer free parking, subsidised canteens, sports and social clubs, and on-site shops for your convenience. Inclusive Workplace: Join one of our Diversity and Inclusion Networks. We value diversity and are committed to creating an equal and supportive environment for all. The post does not offer relocation expenses. External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period. Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed. Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts. Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/ . The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments. MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey we may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights. Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills. We use the Civil Service Success Profiles framework to ensure a fair and comprehensive assessment of candidates. Your suitability for the role will be evaluated based on your experience, technical skills and demonstration of core behaviours throughout the process. At application you will be assessed against the following: CV Job history Full qualification details Previous skills and experience Technical: SSG Functional Competence Area 1: Electronic Security Installation Practitioner At interview you will be assessed against the above PLUS the following: Behaviours: Working Together 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. We want to offer opportunities to all who are successful at interview for our roles, but this isn’t 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. Interviews are currently taking in person on site at Woolwich, London. A minimum of 2 full working days notice will be provided for interviews. The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk . As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came in to effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn. 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 security check (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. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) 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) .