Military Provost Guard Service (MPGS)

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

Job summary

A military security service in the United Kingdom is seeking professional soldiers for armed security duties at military bases. Responsibilities include managing security incidents, patrolling site perimeters, and controlling entry and exit points. This role requires a minimum of 3 years in the UK Military and promises a competitive salary starting at £26,849, with full career pathways and benefits. Candidates will enjoy flexible location choices and have opportunities for promotion.

Benefits

Incremental salary increases over 4 years

Continuation of military pension

Subsidised accommodation

Free medical and dental care

30 Days Annual Leave

Flexible location choices

Adventurous training opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in UK Military.
• Gap of no more than 10 years for former personnel.
• Service records will be checked.

Responsibilities

• Manage security incidents, including suspicious packages and protests.
• Patrol site perimeters to ensure security.
• Control visitor access at gates efficiently.

Skills

Security incident management

Patrolling site perimeters

Controlling entry and exit

Military Working Dog services

Experience in UK Military (minimum 3 years)

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).

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 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.

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 £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).

How to Apply

In the first instance please copy & paste the below Web address into your preferred Web browser.

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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/

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