Military Provost Guard Service (MPGS)

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Sennybridge; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A military security recruitment agency located in Wales is seeking experienced individuals to join as professional soldiers under the MPGS. Candidates must have prior military experience, be between 18 and 57 years old, and hold a valid UK driving license. The role includes managing security incidents, controlling access at military bases, and providing dog services. An attractive salary with promotional opportunities and benefits like a full military pension is offered. Flexible location preferences are available.

Benefits

Entry level salary £26849 incrementally increasing to £29269

Career advancement and promotion opportunities

Continuation of armed services pension

Subsidised accommodation

Free Medical and Dental care

30 Days Annual Leave (Pro Rata)

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of prior Military Service or currently serving.
• Must be between 18 and 57 years at re-enlistment.
• Must have a full UK driving license with less than 8 penalty points.

Responsibilities

• Manage security incidents at military bases.
• Control entry and exit at control room and gates.
• Ensure perimeter security.
• Provide Military Working Dog services at select sites.

Skills

Military Service Experience

Driving Licence

Security Incident 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.
• 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.

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

• 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 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-Recruitmentmod.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.

• https://www.facebook.com/groups/mpgsRecruitment/ e-mail
• ArmyPM-MPGS-Recruitmentmod.gov.uk