MGS - Ministry of Defence Guard Service - Security Officer Shift Worker - Lympstone

As a Security Officer, you will: Ensure site safety and security, Protect Defence personnel, visitors, and property, Conduct patrols, Monitor designated areas on foot or by vehicle, ensuring compliance with security protocols, Control access, Check credentials, issue passes, and escort visitors as required, Perform searches, Conduct thorough security checks on vehicles, baggage, and personnel, Respond to incidents, Identify risks, manage security breaches, and escalate as needed, Assist employees and visitors, Provide professional and courteous support on-site, Monitor security systems, Operate CCTV, alarms, and communication devices, Manage traffic and parking, Control vehicle movement and ensure safe site access, Report and document, Maintain security logs and complete detailed incident reports.

This role requires excellent communication and organisational skills, as well as the ability to work independently and as part of a team. 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.

Training & Development: We are committed to ensuring you have the skills and confidence to succeed in your role. New starters will complete a mandatory two-week residential Foundation Course, followed by structured on-the-job training. You will have access to ongoing professional development, including an annual programme of online learning.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

We need individuals who can stay vigilant, act decisively, and provide outstanding customer service in security-sensitive locations. If you have previous experience in security or customer service, we want to hear from you! You must also maintain a good level of physical fitness, as the role involves prolonged periods of standing, patrolling large areas, and responding quickly to incidents. A background in administration and strong IT skills (including Microsoft Office and electronic booking-in systems) will also be beneficial.

Benefits

• 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.
• Free MGS Security Uniform.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. The Ministry of Defence adopts a zero-tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviours, which includes bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and victimisation.