Establishment Security Officer

at  Ministry of Defence

JOB SUMMARY

Are you interested in Human Resources and looking for an outstanding and exciting opportunity? Look no further! Ministry of Defence UK is currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team as an Establishment Security Officer.
You will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and security of our establishment within Kentigern House in the middle of a vibrant Glasgow city centre. With outstanding attention to detail, you will contribute to our organisation.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

BEHAVIOURS

We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Leadership
• Making Effective Decisions
• Managing a Quality Service
• Delivering at Pace

Benefits
Alongside your salary of £28,300, Ministry of Defence contributes £7,641 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
What sets this opportunity apart is the unique blend of working as a Civil Servant within Kentigern House alongside military colleagues. This combination offers a dynamic and challenging work environment where you can showcase your skills and challenge in this organisation. Your contributions will directly impact the security and success of our establishment.
We are committed to encouraging an inclusive and collaborative workplace. We value diversity and believe that it plays a crucial role in driving innovation and creativity. We rigorously adhere to equal opportunity employment practices and provide reasonable accommodations/adjustments to qualified individuals. We are dedicated to ensuring that everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed and thrive in our organisation.
We are passionate about Smarter Working and believe that a combination of flexible working practices, digital technology and modern workspaces will give you the opportunity to enjoy a healthy work-life balance, while ensuing you deliver your outcomes effectively and efficiently – we expect you to know where to be to have the most impact, balancing your individual needs with that of your team and the organisation. However, recognising the benefits of face to face working, especially for new joiners, there is an expectation that you would be in the office at least 60% of the time (3 days a week). You will initially be entitled to 25 days Annual Leave - rising to 30 days on completion of 5 years service.
Kentigern House provides a cafeteria, gym and Costa Coffee outlet.
If you are a highly motivated individual with a proven track record in security management, we want to hear from you! Join us and together, we will resolve and efficiently implement the best security practices to protect our establishment.
Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements.
The post does not offer relocation expenses.
External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.
The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.
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Things you need to know

NATIONALITY REQUIREMENTS

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish and implement effective security policies and procedures to protect the establishment.
• Conduct regular security risk assessments and recommend vital improvements.
• Work together with other departments to ensure a safe and secure work environment.
• Lead all aspects of access control systems and promptly address any breaches.
• Coordinate and conduct security training and awareness programs for staff members.
• Investigate security incidents and provide detailed reports.
• Stay informed about the most recent security technologies and current industry standards.
• Assist in the development and implementation of emergency response plans.
  Ensure up to date Health and Safety policies and procedures as part of this role.