Frontline Security Officer - Visitor Access & Patrols

MI5; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Season ticket loan

Cycle to work

On-site facilities

Parental leave

Job summary

GCHQ in Manchester is seeking a dedicated Security Officer to be the first point of contact for visitors and staff, ensuring safety and compliance with procedures. You will monitor access points, perform patrols, and contribute to incident logs while maintaining a calm, professional presence.

You will join an experienced security team, with opportunities for development and collaboration with partner agencies. The role requires flexibility to shifts and commitment to security standards.

Qualifications

• Security or customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and staff and verify identities.
• Monitor CCTV in Security Control Room or on site.
• Oversee access to buildings and maintain logs of incidents.
• Carry out searches and patrols as required and log findings.

Skills

Security experience

Customer service

IT literacy

MS Office

English communication

Education

English Language GCSE or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

GCHQ in Manchester is seeking a dedicated Security Officer to be the first point of contact for visitors and staff, ensuring safety and compliance with procedures. You will monitor access points, perform patrols, and contribute to incident logs while maintaining a calm, professional presence.

You will join an experienced security team, with opportunities for development and collaboration with partner agencies. The role requires flexibility to shifts and commitment to security standards.