Establishment Security Officer

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 [https://des.mod.uk/how-to-write-cv] 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:

• 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

Offered benefits

• 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
• Volunteering days
• 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.

Further Information

• Civil Service Recruitment Principles: Recruitment Principles - Civil Service Commission
• Candidate Information Pack: https://bit.ly/DES-candidate-information-pack
• Terms and Conditions: https://bit.ly/DES-Terms-and-Conditions
• Civil Service Code: The Code - Civil Service Commission

Any personal data that you provide during the Recruitment process will be treated in accordance with the MOD Privacy Notice which can be accessed here.

Disability Confident:

Please note as a Disability Confident Leader we want to ensure you receive any reasonable adjustments that you need throughout the recruitment process. If you do require any reasonable adjustments, you can let us know on your online application under the section ‘Please indicate and give details of any reasonable adjustments you may require during the recruitment process.’

Conflicts of Interest:

The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment.

Selection Process Details

Your application will go through the following stages of assessment:

1. Pre-sift - We will check your application to ensure that you meet any essential or eligibility criteria that are listed in the Person Specification section of this advert. On your CV, please clearly show how you meet the essential criteria.
2. Sift - 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 [https://des.mod.uk/how-to-write-cv] for best chance of success.
3. Interview - If you're invited to interview, you will be assessed against the following