Security Officer

Job summary

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to bring your skills to a new team and play a unique role in the national security mission?

We’re HMGCC, the engineering specialists at the heart of the UK’s national security. Brought together by dedication to our mission and our values, we design and deliver unique, bespoke tools and technologies to create a hidden advantage.

As part of our in-house Uniformed Security Team, you’ll provide a reassuring presence for staff and visitors to HMGCC while maintaining the security of our site and buildings. With your high level of customer service skills, you’ll welcome people to our organisation and provide clear accessible guidance on the procedures that keep the site safe and secure.

You’ll be part of a supportive, inclusive team environment where your contributions and perspectives will be truly valued.

You will have practical experience using IT tools to record and communicate information, including writing incident reports and working with spreadsheets. You can express yourself clearly—verbally and in writing—when supporting stakeholders with security best practice.

As you’ll be monitoring security systems such as CCTV and the Automated Access Control System (AACS), you’ll have an eye for detail to identify any concerns. Should you need to respond to alarms or incidents across the site, you’ll do so calmly and professionally.

Job description

Putting your skills to use

Using your diverse range of skills within the Security team, you will:

• Be responsible for the physical security of HMGCC staff, visitors, and its assets.
• Prevent unauthorised access to site in accordance with current policy.
• Conduct receptionist duties, welcoming and booking in our visitors to site.
• Provide a professional, approachable presence and assist visitors, staff, and contractors courteously and efficiently.
• Conduct site and building patrols and security checks.
• Monitor and operate CCTV and AACS systems.
• Conduct security checks using airport style X-ray equipment.
• Respond to system alarms and incidents.
• Conduct vehicle, staff, and visitor searching.

Person specification

More about you

To apply for this role, you will already have:

• Experience delivering customer service in a public facing environment.
• The ability to communicate clearly, calmly and professionally, particularly when dealing with challenging situations.
• Practical experience of IT tools such as Microsoft Word and Excel to record information, produce documents, or update spreadsheets.
• A reasonable level of physical fitness sufficient to attend incidents and carry out daily operational duties.

It would be beneficial if you also have one of the following (although these are not essential):

• CCTV and AACS (Automated Access Control System) experience.

Your personal skills

You will be someone who:

• Displays behaviours that promote a collaborative working environment which supports equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Can proactively identify risks and apply sound judgment to resolve issues.
• Demonstrates strong situational awareness and effective problem-solving skills in dynamic environments.
• Can communicate information to stakeholders quickly and succinctly.
• Enjoys being part of a wider team, whilst encouraging and mentoring other team members.
• Can adapt to change within an organisation/team.
• Can take a risk balanced approach when needed.
• Remains open minded and recognises that not all situations have a straightforward answer encouraging innovative and effective responses.
• Considers a variety of solutions.
• Is prepared to undertake the required training to fulfil this role.
• Can work on a shift pattern including nights, weekends, and bank holidays.

Benefits

What we offer

Now that we’ve explained a bit about what you will we be doing, here’s what we can offer you:

• A positive, collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years’ service.
• 8 bank holiday days off in addition to your annual leave.
• 2 ½ additional days leave (set dates through the year).
• Pension. Our government pension scheme is Alpha. It’s a competitive, defined benefits scheme.
• Paid overtime or time off in lieu. Your salary is for your contracted hours. If you work more, we believe you should be rewarded for that.
• Uniform is provided.
• Paid parental and adoption leave and neonatal policy.
• Training. We will provide any appropriate training required to support you in your role.
• Opportunities for mentoring and coaching.
• Free secure parking and allocated parking for car shares.
• Affinity groups – whether you are a person with a disability, part of the LGBTQIA+ community and/or from an ethnic minority background, we provide an inclusive environment, support and a variety of networks for everyone.
• Free onsite gym, open 24 hours a day.
• Bike to work scheme.
• Multi-faith prayer room. This is a quiet contemplation room for staff to use for prayer or reflection.
• 3 days paid leave a year to support a registered charity of your choice.
• Sports & social society. We have a range of clubs and societies and offer regular subsidised theatre tickets and on-site activities.
• On site café and restaurant.
• On site nursery (subject to availability).
• New Joiners Loan*.

About HMGCC

We are HMGCC, the engineering specialists at the heart of the UK’s national security.

We work with the national security community, UK government, academia, private sector partners and international allies to bring engineering ingenuity to the national security mission, creating tools and technologies that drive us ahead and help to protect the nation.

We invest in our people, not only with training but also support throughout your career with us; to allow you to reach your full potential at work, as well as enjoy the life/work balance many aspire to.

To find out more about us and if we’re right for you, please visit our website.

Equal Opportunities

Inclusion and diversity really matter to us. It's not just about numbers or visible differences.

HMGCC are committed to providing equal opportunities and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities or who are neurodiverse.

We’re not looking for any one type of person. We’re looking for talent from all different backgrounds to join our organisation, where we genuinely respect and value each other's differences, as well as our similarities. It makes us even better at what we do.

To find out more about our culture and inclusion and diversity, please visit our website.

We are proud to offer applicants who declare a disability or long-term health condition the opportunity to apply through the Offer of Interview Scheme. We aim to ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that best meet the minimum essential criteria for this position are offered an interview where practicable.

We offer reasonable reimbursement of travel costs for candidates attending in person interviews or assessments during the recruitment and vetting process. Full details will be provided with your interview or assessment invitation. Reimbursement is discretionary and will only be made in line with the Candidate Expenses Policy, as amended from time to time. Candidates must book their own travel, using the most economical option, and provide original hardcopy receipts for reimbursement.

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

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Selection process details

Apply now

Discover more by applying on our website.

Our recruitment team will process your application once the role has closed and everyone will get a response.

Please note dependent on the recruitment requirements, we withhold the right to bring forward the closing date for this role from the original closing date.

*We offer an interest free loan of up to £2,500, which is to be repaid in equal instalments over a period of 24 months, to support any costs incurred due to your change of employment.

It is the organisation's policy not to provide feedback at any stage of the recruitment process. This may be contrary to this message.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is developed vetting (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.

Medical

Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical.

Nationality requirements

Open to UK nationals only.

Working for the Civil Service

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.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.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see theCivil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

• Name : Recruitment
• Email : Opportunities@hiringteam.org.uk
• Telephone : 0800 138 8221 (Our lines are open Monday to Friday from 9am until 4pm)

Recruitment team

• Email : Opportunities@hiringteam.org.uk