Military Provost Guard Service (MPGS)

Military Provost Guard Service; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A military security service in the Greater London area is seeking professional soldiers to provide armed security at various military bases. You will be responsible for managing security incidents and maintaining perimeter security. Applicants must have at least three years of prior military service, be medically fit, and hold a valid UK driving licence. This full-time role offers a structured shift system, promotion opportunities, and a starting salary incrementally increasing over four years.

Benefits

Subsidised accommodation

Free Medical and Dental care

30 Days Annual Leave

Pension continuation options

Qualifications

• Must have at least 3 years prior Military Service or currently serving.
• Medically fit with a Body Mass Index below 32.
• Full UK driving licence with fewer than 8 penalty points.

Responsibilities

• Counter terrorist threats at military bases in the UK.
• Manage security incidents like bomb threats and protests.
• Control entry and exit at military sites.

Skills

Military Service

Fitness

Driving

Job description

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 Our duties include: 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). 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.

• 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 who have a gap of service 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.
  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.
  Entry level salary £26849 (Pte) incrementally increasing to £29269 (Pte) over 4 years.
• Full career pathway and promotion opportunities available, with a salary range from £30374 (LCpl) to £56283 (WO1).
• Continuation of armed services pension or new pension if in receipt of full military pension already.
• 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 & 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).