Military Provost Guard Service (MPGS)

Military Provost Guard Service; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A military security service in the UK is seeking professional soldiers for armed security roles on military bases. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years military service, be medically fit, and possess a UK driving licence. This full-time permanent role offers an entry-level salary starting at £26,849, a structured shift pattern, and various career benefits including a pension and annual leave.

Benefits

Incremental salary increases over 4 years

Full career pathway and promotion opportunities

Continuation of armed services pension

30 days annual leave

Subsidised accommodation options

Free medical and dental care

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years prior Military Service or currently serving in British Military.
• Must be over 18 years and under 57 years of age.
• Must be medically fit with a BMI below 32.
• Must have a full UK driving licence with less than 8 penalty points.

Responsibilities

• Manage security incidents like suspicious packages and bomb threats.
• Patrol site perimeters and ensure security.
• Control entry and exit as well as visitor management.
• Provide Military Working Dog services at selected sites.

Skills

Security incident management

Patrolling site perimeters

Controlling entry and exit

Military Working Dog services

Job description

Overview

The MPGS provides professional soldiers to meet armed security requirements at Royal Navy, Army, RAF and other MOD bases across the UK Mainland. Our primary role is to counter the terrorist threat posed to military bases within the UK.

Duties

• Security incident management - such as suspicious packages, bomb threats, protests, etc.
• Patrolling site perimeters - taking necessary action to preserve perimeter security.
• Controlling entry and exit - managing control room and gate operations and ensuring all visitors are dealt with efficiently.
• Military Working Dog services (at selected sites).

Locations

Our units are located at over 120 sites across the UK mainland. We have our own Military Local Service Contract which allows soldiers to choose where they wish to serve, providing there is a vacancy.

Requirements

• Background – you must have at least 3 years prior Military Service, or be currently serving, in any arm of the British Military, regular or reserves.
• Age – you must be over 18 years and under 57 years of age at re-enlistment.
• Fitness Eligibility – you must be medically fit and have a Body Mass Index below 32.
• Driving Licence – you must have a full UK driving licence with less than 8 penalty points.

Previously Served Personnel

• Gap Since Leaving Service – former substantive Cpl/LH (or equivalent) and above ranks with no more than a 10‐year gap of service, and for former non‑substantive Cpl/LH and below ranks a gap of no more than 6 years.
• If you feel you fall slightly outside the above criteria you can still apply for this role, for which a waiver may be granted subject to approval and interview processes.
• Previous Service Check – your previous service records will be checked and final authorisation to proceed with the application must be given by the Army Personnel Centre.

Currently Serving Personnel

• Any currently serving regular or reserve personnel wishing to transfer to the MPGS from across the tri‑services should email [e-mail] immediately to discuss the best process for you joining the MPGS.

Benefits

• Entry‑level salary £26,849 (Pte) incrementally increasing to £29,269 (Pte) over 4 years.
• Full career pathway and promotion opportunities available, with a salary range from £30,374 (LCpl) to £56,283 (WO1).
• Continuation of armed services pension or new pension if already in receipt of a full military pension.
• Entitlement to subsidised accommodation (SFA & SLA), free medical and dental care, SLC & ELCs.
• 30 days annual leave (pro‑rata).
• You choose your location in which to serve.
• Home to duty payment subject to conditions (HDT).
• Adventurous training and unit representative sports opportunities available.

Job Type

Full‑time, permanent.

Schedule

12‑hour shifts on a structured system of 4 on 4 off.

Experience

UK Military, minimum 3 years (required).

How to Apply

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Further Information

Website – https://www.army.mod.uk/learn-and-explore/about-the-army/corps-regiments-and-units/adjutant-generals-corps/provost-marshal-army-1st-military-police-brigade/military-provost-guard-service/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/groups/mpgsRecruitment/ e‑mail – [e-mail]