Bagshot Park Protective Security Officer

Sussex Police; Bagshot; Remote; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

LGPS pension

Generous annual leave

On-site gyms

Parental leave

Wellbeing support

Healthcare discounts

Job summary

Sussex Police is seeking a dedicated officer to provide site security for the Royal Residence, a 95-acre site, with high-visibility patrols and access control. You will work within a 24-hour shift pattern to ensure safety and secu­rity for the principals, HRH The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh.

The role requires prior experience in protective security and the ability to apply the National Decision Model to resolve situations lawfully and safely; fitness testing and biometrics checks are part of

Qualifications

• Must have minimum 5 GCSEs with minimum grade 4 in GCSE Maths and English.
• Must have A-levels or Level 3 qualifications and/or equivalent policing experience.
• Must have experience in protecting security of persons and locations.
• Experience using the National Decision Model to bring situations to a legal, safe, and proportionate conclusion.
• Applicants who have applied within the last 3 months need not reapply.
• Candidates successful at interview will pass a fitness test to level 5.4; biometrics testing required.

Responsibilities

• Provide site security for a 95-acre Royal residential site.
• Offer high-visibility patrols and control of security systems.
• Identify and protect vulnerable people and prevent harm.
• Operate within a 24-hour shift pattern to maintain security.

Skills

Conflict resolution

National Decision Model

Fitness assessment

Biometrics testing

Education

GCSEs including Maths & English

A-levels or Level 3 qualifications

Job description

Division / Department - Tactical Firearms Unit
Grade - Grade F
Status - Full Time
Contract Type - Permanent
Salary Grade Range - £31,345 - £35,020
Working Hours - 36.0 Hours per Week
Shift Allowance - Yes
Politically Restricted - No
Location - Western Division

The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time.

Chief Constables' Message

We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe.

We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you.

We wish you all the very best with your application.

The Role & Key Responsibilities

From your first day with us you will be part of a policing family making a real difference.

It is our mission to identify and protect vulnerable people, prevent and respond to harm and keep people safe.

In this role you will be part of a dedicated uniformed team, providing high visibility patrols, control of security systems and preventing unlawful incursions at Royal Residence in order to ensure the safety and security of the principals HRH The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh.

By means of a 24-hour shift pattern provide site security for a 95-acre Royal residential site.

Skills & Experience

• Must have obtained minimum 5 GCSE’s with minimum grade 4 in GCSE Maths and English
• Must have obtained A-levels or Level 3 qualifications and or equivalent Policing experience.
• Must have previous qualified experience in the systems and process to manage and deliver protective security of both persons and locations.
• Must have previous qualified experience of dealing with conflict and resolution of such by providing evidence of a clear understanding of use of the National Decision Model to bring situations to a legal, safe and proportionate conclusion.
• Applicants who have applied within the last 3 months need not reapply.
• Candidates who are successful at interview will be required to pass a fitness test to level 5.4 as part of their pre-employment clearances.
• Biometrics testing required for role

Why Work With Us?

Policing is an exciting 24/7 business and we all have commitments outside work. We’re invested in supporting people to balance their life with work and we encourage flexible working. We are open to conversations about job shares and part time working. We encourage agile working, giving you the opportunity to manage your own diary and work wherever you give the best service to the public. This may include flexi-time and home working.

We take pride in looking after our people and offer a variety of benefits;

• career progression
• contributory pension scheme (LGPS)
• generous annual leave allowance
• discounts for everyday spend
• on-site gyms and a range of sports clubs
• generous and supportive parental leave
• financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support
• discounted contributory healthcare scheme

We are only as good as our people. It's important that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we know that as an organisation we'll grow from the variety of thinking, approach, and the skills that diversity brings; all of which help us to deliver a better policing service. We strive to ensure how we deliver our services, provide information and how we recruit is open and accessible to all.

We have multiple staff support groups who help to improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work. We are proud members of Disability Confident, hold Race Equality Matters Trailblazer status, are a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and are aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement.

We are committed to being an anti-racist police service. We promise to challenge injustice, ensure fairness and to uphold anti-racist principles in both our organisation and our communities. For more information, you can read our full anti-racism statement here .

We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities. Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious belief, we would love to hear from you.

Please note that not all jobs are available for internal candidates across both Forces, the current agreed recruitment principles are;

• vacancies in collaborated units are available to all officers and staff across both Forces
• vacancies in non-collaborated units are only available to officers and staff within the Force with the vacancy unless it is advertised externally
• if the vacancy is advertised externally and an officer or member of staff from the other Force is successful it will result in a transfer of employment

Surrey Police and Sussex Police Special Constables, Volunteers and Agency Staff (excluding self employed workers) covered under the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) are eligible to apply for internal advertised posts.