Security Officer/ Relief Officer

Security Officer – Day ShiftSalary: £38,813 (including allowances and contractual overtime)Day shifts are 9 hours, 5 days per week Monday-Friday starting between 06:00am and 10:00am. * Due to the nature of the role, flexible working isn’t possible. Please be reassured that we’ll work with you to ensure you have a good work-life balance, taking into account any responsibilities outside of work as far as possible.We carry out investigations by obtaining, analysing and assessing intelligence, and then work with a range of partners, including MI6 and GCHQ to disrupt these threats. Through our protective security arm, we provide advice and guidance to government, businesses and other organisations about how to keep themselves safe. A role in MI5 means you’ll do unique and challenging work in a supportive and encouraging environment, making a real difference to UK national security.As one of our Security Officers, you’ll protect our people, places, and assets and enable our operations. Working from our Security Control Room, you’ll join a close-knit, friendly team providing a professional security service – so you’ll never be on your own. This role is all about anticipation of, preparation for, and prevention of security risks, and you’ll receive full training to prepare you for any situation. You might be monitoring CCTV, responding to alarms, conducting searches, or overseeing access to the building – you’ll be alert and proactive in identifying potential risks and you’ll maintain accurate written logs of any incidents or accidents.This is a unique entry point to a career in security. We’ll provide training in areas including operational procedures, conflict management, first aid, and our security systems. You’ll be expected to stay within the security team for 5 years, during which time you’ll have the opportunity to apply for a promotion or pursue other roles within the Security Officer Team, subject to readiness and endorsement from your line manager. Plus, you’ll also have the opportunity to gain a professional qualification equivalent to a Security Industry Authority (SIA) licence.To join, you’ll need maths and English language GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, as well as basic IT and Microsoft Office skills. All candidates will attend a general fitness medical, which includes an eyesight test, hearing test, step test and advice on your Body Mass Index (BMI). Please note that you don’t require a driving licence for the London-based role but you’ll need to ensure you’re able to commute to your location for your assigned shift times.Upon joining, you’ll undertake a 3-week training period and be assigned a mentor to support you with any advice or guidance you may need. Plus, you’ll enjoy a range of great benefits such as 25 days’ annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years) and access to our on-site facilities as well as a range of sports and social groups. We’re proud of our inclusive, supportive culture and have a growing number of affinity networks championing areas including ethnicity, gender, disability, and LGBTQ+ equality throughout our organisation.At MI5 diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities, people who are neurodivergent, and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment and diversity on our websiteFor further information and to apply, please visit our website.Full eligibility details can be found on our website…