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Military Provost Guard Service (MPGS)

Military Provost Guard Service

Kineton CP

On-site

GBP 26,000 - 30,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

A military security service is looking for professional soldiers to manage security at military bases in the UK. Responsibilities include incident management, patrolling site perimeters, and controlling access. Candidates must be former or current UK military personnel with at least three years of service. This is a full-time, permanent role with benefits including a starting salary of £26,849 and opportunities for advancement.

Benefits

Incremental salary increase
Armed services pension
Subsidised accommodation
Free Medical and Dental care
30 Days Annual Leave
Adventurous Training opportunities

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years experience in UK Military required.
  • Former service personnel must not have a service gap greater than 10 years.

Responsibilities

  • Manage security incidents such as bomb threats.
  • Patrol site perimeters and preserve security.
  • Control entry and exit at gates effectively.

Skills

UK Military experience
Security management
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 ArmyPM-MPGS-Recruitment@mod.gov.uk 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.

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=7WB3vlNZS0iuldChbfoJ5e0ogR2MuhhKluQo-thjdrtUNDRRNlZIUEZQSzZWR1lZTlkzUjNBU0ZKUy4u

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 – ArmyPM-MPGS-Recruitment@mod.gov.uk

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