Location: Zone 1, London (daily travel required)
Rate: £14.80
Hours: 45-50 hrs per week
Shift Pattern: Day shifts (starting 06:30 or 07:00)
Contract Start: 2nd July 2026 (subject to BPSS clearance)
Contract Length: (12–18 months, with potential extension subject to project requirements)
Role Overview
We are seeking a reliable and professional Security Officer to join our team at Wellington Barracks, working on a construction project within a secure MOD environment.
This is a long-term assignment offering stable hours and consistent work at a high-profile site in central London. The role requires a high level of professionalism, flexibility, and strict adherence to Ministry of Defence (MOD) security protocols.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) vetting prior to deployment. Screening will commence immediately upon successful application.
This opportunity is best suited to experienced security professionals who are dependable, adaptable, and committed to maintaining high standards within a secure environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide professional security services within a MOD construction site
- Control access and monitor entry/exit points
- Patrol and monitor assigned areas to deter and detect security breaches
- Respond promptly and appropriately to incidents
- Follow strict procedures, policies, and reporting protocols
- Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times
- Traffic control and marshalling duties where required
- Mandatory Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Hold a valid SIA Licence
- Have lived continuously in the UK for a minimum of 5 years
- Provide a full 5-year address history
- Declare any periods outside the UK exceeding 28 consecutive days in the last 5 years
- Provide a full 3 to 5-year employment or education history with evidence (e.g. payslips, P45, HMRC records, employer letters)
- Hold or be willing to obtain a Basic DBS certificate
- Provide valid photographic ID and proof of address
- Have the right to work in the UK (British Passport or valid Share Code)
- Be able to commute reliably to London Zone 1 daily
Professional Requirements:
- Strong professional presentation and conduct
- High integrity and discretion in a secure environment
- Ability to follow strict procedures and security protocols
- Reliability, punctuality, and flexibility
- Strong observation and reporting skills
- Good written and verbal communication
Vetting & Compliance
All successful applicants must complete BPSS vetting, including:
- Identity verification
- Employment and education history checks
- Criminal record declaration
- Residency and travel history checks
Please note: Only candidates who meet all eligibility criteria will proceed to the next stage of BPSS. Shortlisting does not guarantee appointment, as final selection is subject to vetting and client approval
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £14.80 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Westminster, Greater London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Have you lived continuously in the UK for a minimum of 5 years? (SC clearance will be conducted)
- Provide a full 3 to 5-year employment or education history with evidence (payslips, P45, HMRC records, employer letters)
Licence/Certification:
Work Location: In person
