Establishment Security Officer in Arrochar

Location: Defence Munitions Glen Douglas, Arrochar, Argyll & Bute, Scotland, G83 7AZ

Working pattern: Full-time, Job share, Part-time, Flexible working

Closing date: Monday 10th August 2026 at 11:55pm

Are you an experienced security professional looking to take the next step in your career? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? As an Establishment Security Officer based at Defence Munitions (DM) Glen Douglas, you’ll play a key role in protecting people, assets, and operations that directly support the UK’s defence capability. Joining us means becoming part of a supportive, diverse, and geographically connected team committed to maintaining a strong and resilient security stance across multiple sites.

You’ll be at the heart of ensuring operational readiness: preparing for and responding to security incidents, strengthening business continuity plans, and providing expert insight on security risks to help shape safe and effective operations. This is a high impact, on-site role where your presence and leadership will directly contribute to the smooth running of the establishment. You may also have opportunities to travel to other UK locations to support the wider DM security community.

As part of your development, you may take on supervisory or managerial responsibilities and play a key role in fulfilling Major Accident Control Regulations (MACR) commitments in a firearms, ordnance, munitions and explosives (FOME) establishment.

Please note the following:

• You will need to hold a full UK driving licence, as you will be expected to drive depot vehicles to different locations on the site.
• Due to the nature of the role and operational requirements, you will be expected to work on-site five days a week, however there may be flexibility to work four days on-site and one day from home depending on work priorities.
• It should be noted that working on-site full-time may still be required at times to ensure the successful completion of duties.
• This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
• This job is open for all working patterns but please note part time will only be considered if full time cover can be achieved.

Your CV will be assessed against the following categories, using a simple numerical scoring system: Key Achievements; Relevant Experience; Applied Knowledge and Skills. Please follow our guidance on CV writing for best chance of success.

What you’ll be doing:

• Identifying and mitigating security risks by overseeing physical security operations appropriate to the FOME setting.
• Planning and managing the deployment of security measures to effectively protect assets, (information, people, buildings and equipment) throughout the facility.
• Supporting the Head of Security and wider DM Security Team and Security Profession, including planning, testing and responding to security/emergency incidents.
• Conducting Security Investigations and lead any Learning from Experience (LFE) actions and recommendations.
• Conducting assurance of all risks pertaining to office/site/facility security, providing evidence-based risk mitigations to decision makers.
• Ensure effective management of security infrastructure projects and programs.
• Conducting assurance activities to ensure the implementation of effective security governance, guidance, education and training for all staff across the office/site/facility, whilst developing and embedding site security instructions.
• Establishing, maintaining and promoting effective strategic relationships with Policing and Guarding Providers.

Person specification:

To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:

• Lead Criterion: Experience of delivering and implementing security activities.
• Demonstrable experience of working with multiple stakeholders to deliver effective security activities and Control Measures.
• Candidates must either hold the unit Security Officers Course qualification or be willing to achieve within the first 6 months of joining.

In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:

• Core Behaviour 1: Making Effective Decisions - CSBC 3
• Core Behaviour 2: Changing and Improving - CSBC 3
• Technical Competence 1: Protective Security - Awareness
• Technical Competence 2: Security Compliance and Assurance - Supervised Practitioner

Alongside your salary of £36,000, Ministry of Defence contributes £10,429 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

25 days’ annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King’s birthday.

Market-leading average employer pension contribution of 28.97%.

Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards.

Access to specialist training and funded qualifications.

Support for progression.

Huge range of discounts.

Enhanced parental leave schemes.

Improving innovation and enriching our culture, diversity of thought is vital to our success. So whether you’re looking for a new opportunity, a next step, or a helping hand as you return from a career break, bring your experiences and help deliver for the defence of tomorrow. Here you’ll find a supportive, family‑friendly organisation to be a part of - and if you need any assistance with your application, just let us know.