Security Operative
Location: RAF Brize Norton, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 3LX
Salary: £28753.54 plus excellent benefits
Schedule: 4 on 4 off (07:00 – 19:00)
Ready to impact a better future?
As a Security Operative in our RAF Brize Norton team, you’ll help protect and support the RAF’s largest operational base by delivering essential access, security, and traffic services. Your work will ensure colleagues, visitors, and contractors experience a safe, efficient, and welcoming environment.
Every day, you’ll play a meaningful role in maintaining the integrity of this critical site. Whether you’re greeting visitors, supporting security operations, or helping keep the base moving efficiently, your work has purpose – creating a positive impact on communities and supporting operations that help protect the nation.
What you’ll do as a Security Operative
You’ll be entrusted to:
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Provide a professional and friendly welcome to all visitors and colleagues
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Control vehicle and pedestrian access, checking identification and passes accurately
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Support security searches and assist with emergency response when required
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Maintain accurate logs, records, and incident reports
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Deliver vehicle escort duties and traffic management services across the base
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Carry out airfield pass checks
Does this sound like you?
You’ll be a great fit for this role if you have:
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A valid Security Industry Authority (SIA) licence and the ability to obtain UK Security Vetting (UKSV) clearance
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A full UK driving licence with a maximum of six penalty points
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The ability to meet colour perception requirements for an Airfield Driving Permit
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Strong communication skills and a positive, customer-focused mindset
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Reliability, punctuality, and the ability to work 12-hour day shifts
You must obtain UKSV Security Clearance (SC), which includes more detailed background checks on employment, criminal record, and financial history to ensure suitability for working in secure environments. Please note that UK residency requirements may apply for certain levels of clearance. You will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire so we can identify and provide any support you may need to undertake the role effectively.
Discover all you need to keep growing
We’re one of the top 1% of international employers, so you can have confidence you’ll be part of a highly supportive culture with leaders you can count on to help you achieve your goals. From mentoring and training to our focus on internal progression, we’re proud to offer clear development opportunities – and the support and tools to help you seize them.
What we offer
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Holidays: competitive holiday package
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Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
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Training and development: Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (including L3 Team Leader and L5 Operations Manager apprenticeships), mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
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Health and wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service
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Discounts: Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
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Charity: Paid volunteering day, tax-free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity
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Employee networks: Our networks support inclusion and connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, veterans, and people from all cultural backgrounds.
Let’s impact a better future, together. Apply today.
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At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. As a proud Disability Confident Leader and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard, disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.
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