Military Provost Guard Service (MPGS)

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

Job summary

A military security service in the UK is looking for professional soldiers to provide armed security at various military bases, including Royal Navy, Army, and RAF. The role involves managing security incidents, patrolling site perimeters, and controlling access. Applicants must have a minimum of 3 years' military experience. This is a full-time, permanent position with a structured shift system and numerous benefits, including a competitive salary and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Entry level salary incrementally increasing to £29,269

Promotion opportunities with higher salaries

Continuation of armed services pension

Subsidised accommodation

30 Days Annual Leave

Home to duty payments

Adventurous Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Former substantive Cpl/LH or equivalent rank required.
• Minimum 3 years UK military experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage security incidents such as threats and protests.
• Patrol and maintain site perimeter security.
• Control entry and exit at the control room.

Skills

Experience in security incident management

Ability to patrol site perimeters

Control entry and exit efficiently

Military Working Dog services

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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