UK Ministry of Defence
MGS - Ministry of Defence Guard Service - Security Officer - Shift Worker - Menwith Hill
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Menwith Hill Station, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 2RF
Job Summary
Join the Ministry of Defence Guard Service (MGS)
Be part of the front line protecting the UK’s most critical Defence sites and play a vital role in national security.
At the Ministry of Defence Guard Service (MGS), we safeguard the UK’s Defence estate, protecting personnel, assets, and critical locations from crime, terrorism, espionage, and sabotage.
Our Gold Standard Security Service is built on professionalism, trust, and excellence—and we’re looking for dedicated Security Officers to join our team.
Who We Are
The Ministry of Defence Guard Service (MGS) provides high-quality security services at over 170 MOD sites across the UK, including high-profile locations such as MOD Main Building in London, Whitehall, and His Majesty’s Naval Bases in Portsmouth, Devonport, and the Clyde.
Why Join Us?
- A meaningful career – Play a crucial role in national security and defence.
- Career development – Access specialist training, funded qualifications, and internal progression opportunities.
- Job security – Be part of a well-established organisation with over 30 years of service.
- A strong team culture – Work alongside professionals who value integrity, vigilance, professionalism, helpfulness, and teamwork.
Our Vision & Values
Our goal is to be recognised as an outstanding provider of security services, guided by our core values:
- Integrity – Always do the right thing, treat others fairly.
- Vigilance & Preparedness – Stay alert, ready to respond.
- Professionalism – Maintain high standards, continuously improve.
- Helpfulness – Provide excellent service, leave a positive impression.
- Teamwork – Work collaboratively, support colleagues, and protect Defence.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
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.
Excellent communication and organisational skills are required, as well as the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
This role involves patrolling large areas, standing for periods, staying alert and responding quickly when needed, so a good level of physical fitness is essential.
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. This will be an average of 48 hours in a calendar week; this will be 12 hour shifts each week rostered between Sun – Sat. This will include being rostered in a flexible manner (termed a flexible week) within the shift roster. During the flexible week, the working days and shifts will routinely be stipulated in advance but may be changed at short notice, (this should be no less than 48 hours). The exact shift pattern will be explained in full during the interview.
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Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. Our vetting process is thorough and therefore can take months to complete. This vacancy is open to UK nationals only and the level of security needed is DV. Once in post, successful candidates will also need to undergo additional security checks to be able to perform their duties, and in approved circumstances, UK nationals with dual nationality from Australia, Canada, New Zealand or the United States may also be accepted. In the event of foreign connections that cannot be managed and/or inability to successfully pass the additional security vetting, the post holder will not be able to perform their duties and may need to be redeployed or have their employment terminated.
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. One of the elements of the Foundation Course is Emergency First Aid at Work, where you will learn key life skills in emergency first aid.
You will have access to ongoing professional development, including an annual programme of online learning. Our dedicated Workforce Development Team will support your training needs, ensuring you continue to build expertise throughout your career.
For more information about MGS, please look on YouTube using the links below:
- Being a dog handler in the Ministry of Defence Guard Service - https://youtu.be/Xs8lxbhlRiU
- Working for the Ministry of Defence Guard Service - https://youtu.be/UrLfy2MZXpg
If you need to contact Defence Business Services (DBS) regarding this vacancy, please indicate that your vacancy is being handled by Resourcing Team 1. If you experience any technical difficulties with the CS Jobs system, please contact the Support Team at candidate@support.oleeo.com
Key Responsibilities
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.
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Excellent communication and organisational skills are required, as well as the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
This role involves patrolling large areas, standing for periods, staying alert and responding quickly when needed, so a good level of physical fitness is essential.
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. This will be an average of 48 hours in a calendar week; this will be 12 hour shifts each week rostered between Sun – Sat. This will include being rostered in a flexible manner (termed a flexible week) within the shift roster. During the flexible week, the working days and shifts will routinely be stipulated in advance but may be changed at short notice, (this should be no less than 48 hours). The exact shift pattern will be explained in full during the interview.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. Our vetting process is thorough and therefore can take months to complete. This vacancy is open to UK nationals only and the level of security needed is DV. Once in post, successful candidates will also need to undergo additional security checks to be able to perform their duties, and in approved circumstances, UK nationals with dual nationality from Australia, Canada, New Zealand or the United States may also be accepted. In the event of foreign connections that cannot be managed and/or inability to successfully pass the additional security vetting, the post holder will not be able to perform their duties and may need to be redeployed or have their employment terminated.
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. One of the elements of the Foundation Course is Emergency First Aid at Work, where you will learn key life skills in emergency first aid.
You will have access to ongoing professional development, including an annual programme of online learning. Our dedicated Workforce Development Team will support your training needs, ensuring you continue to build expertise throughout your career.
For more information about MGS, please look on YouTube using the links below:
- Being a dog handler in the Ministry of Defence Guard Service - https://youtu.be/Xs8lxbhlRiU
- Working for the Ministry of Defence Guard Service - https://youtu.be/UrLfy2MZXpg
If you need to contact Defence Business Services (DBS) regarding this vacancy, please indicate that your vacancy is being handled by Resourcing Team 1. If you experience any technical difficulties with the CS Jobs system, please contact the Support Team at candidate@support.oleeo.com
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