Military Provost Guard Service (MPGS)

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

Job summary

A military security service is seeking professionals to join as security personnel. The role involves managing security incidents, patrolling military site perimeters, and controlling entry and exit at bases. Applicants must have at least three years of UK military experience and will enjoy benefits such as a competitive salary, career progression, and subsidised accommodation. This is a full-time, permanent position with a structured shift system.

Benefits

Entry level salary £26849, increasing to £29269

Career progression opportunities

Pension continuation

Subsidised accommodation

30 Days Annual Leave

Home to duty payment

Adventurous Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with military security protocols is essential.
• Candidates need to have previous military service.
• Ability to manage security threats effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage security incidents like bomb threats and suspicious packages.
• Conduct perimeter patrols to maintain security.
• Oversee control room operations.

Skills

Security incident management

Patrolling site perimeters

Controlling entry and exit

Military Working Dog services

Education

UK Military experience, 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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