About the job

Job summary

The Ministry of Defence employs over 50,000 Civil Servants. Within that, the Army Top Level Budget (TLB) employs around 7,000 MOD Civil Servants located at over 300 locations. Ours is a diverse workforce, with roles ranging from trainers, human resources, teachers, and psychologists to storekeepers, financiers, project and programme managers, and policy secretariat staff. There are many different functions and professions delivering key outputs for the Army. 

We have a Garrison Security Officer role available for individuals who are looking to work in a fast-paced environment where you will deal with a wide range of security requirements which may arise in a complex and diverse organisation.

The Security Officer will support the site in ensuring the delivery the security function on site is appropriate for the Garrison’s operational requirements. 

The key job objectives are:

• Work closely with the RSA and Artillery Regiments to ensure the security function is fulfilled across the garrison.
• Work with minimal direct management or supervision, positively influence and build two-way relationships with all security personnel, the key stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Communicate proactively and professionally with customers and stakeholders at all levels.
• Ensure that all incidents and requests for assistance are accurately recorded and responded to

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

If you are looking for this type of role and have a good understanding of security policies and their practical application in the workplace, we would love to hear from you! 

Job description

This post is the principal security officer/advisor for all security matters within Larkhill Garrison and is responsible to the Garrison Commander.

• Provide advice to all Garrison regiments and lodger units.
• Security Orders, Regulations and Instructions. Production and promulgation of Garrison Security Standing Orders, Access Control Policy and Major Incident Orders. Advising the Head of Establishment on their implementation.
• Security Risk Management. To include:

1. Security Risk Register (SRR). Produce and maintain a central Garrison SRR in accordance with current polices. Chair the Garrison Security Risk Management Board and submit returns annually to HQSW for inclusion on the higher formation Security Risk Management Board.
2. Security Risk Estimate (SRE). Ensure that all entries on the SRR are supported an SRE and where appropriate a Statement of Need.

• Security Breach Investigations. Conduct investigation into breaches of security.
• Security liaison. Liaison with HQ Army G2, HQ SW, 431 MI Sect, RMP and Civil Police.
• Security Education & Training. Coordination of security education courses and exercises (including support to the Fargo Ammunition Compound).
• Protective Security. Provide protective security advice across the Garrison, and where necessary liaise with the GMT/Aspire for recommended physical infrastructure requirements. Maintenance of protective security through systematic reviews, checks and inspections.
• Security Interface.
• Garrison SMART Base Project:

1. Focal point for the BT/Army SMARTBase project, attend regular project meeting.
2. Asset Owner & Site Administrator for Garrison Security CCTV & Automated Access Control gates.
3. Responsible for the development and testing of security analytics through the BriefCam software. Garrison Pass Office.

• The management of the Garrison Pass Office:

1. Oversee the issuing and aftercare of all security passes (vehicles and personnel).
2. Maintain a robust BPSS process in conjunction with ADSL.
3. Responsible for the implementation and compliance of Data Security in line with DPA18.
4. Line Manage 1 x D.

Person specification

Essential skills and experience

Due to the nature and diversity of this role the successful candidate will need to have

• Strong communication skills
• Effective decision-making abilities.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with internal and external partners.
• Strategic mindset to anticipate future security challenges and implement proactive measures.

Desirable skills and experience

• Experience in security management, preferably in governmental or highly regulated environments.
• Successful track record of implementing robust security strategies.
• Familiarity with UK government security policies, procedures and standards.

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £35,290, Ministry of Defence contributes £9,528 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

Things you need to know

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.

At application you will be assessed against the following:

• Behaviours: Leadership and Communicating and Influencing.
• Experience: CV Including Job History
• Personal Statement (500 words)

At interview you will be assessed against the above along with the following:

• Behaviours: Making Effective Decisions, Working Together and Delivering at Pace.
• Experience: Scenario Based Questions

Applications will be sifted on all Behaviours, but in the event of a significant number of applications, an initial sift will be conducted on the lead Elements/Behaviours: (Communicating and Influencing, CV and personal Statement) In this instance the remaining elements will be tested at interview.

Please note that it is essential that your personal statement is aligned to provide evidence that you have the knowledge and recent practical experience or transferable skills aligned to this role.

Interviews will take place at Larkhill approximately 2/3 weeks after the closing date. A minimum of 2 full working days’ notice will be provided for interviews. Band B posts will be given 7 days’ notice. We endeavour to stick to these dates, but these are subject to change around business needs.

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk .

As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical.

The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.

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

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (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.

Nationality requirements

Open to UK nationals only.

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). 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. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.