Military Provost Guard Service (MPGS)

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

Job summary

A military security service in the UK is seeking professional soldiers to maintain armed security at military bases. Responsibilities include managing security incidents, patrolling perimeters, and controlling access. Applicants must have a minimum of 3 years military experience, be fit, and hold a valid UK driving license. Full-time commitment with competitive salary and career progression opportunities will be offered.

Benefits

Incremental salary increases

Career pathway and promotion opportunities

Subsidised accommodation

Free medical and dental care

30 Days Annual Leave

Home to duty payment

Adventurous training opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have at least 3 years prior Military Service or be currently serving.
• Must be over 18 and under 57 years of age at re-enlistment.
• Must be medically fit with a BMI below 32.
• Must have a full UK driving license with less than 8 penalty points.

Responsibilities

• Manage security incidents such as suspicious packages and protests.
• Patrol site perimeters and enforce security measures.
• Control entry and exit, ensuring visitor management.

Skills

Military Service

Security Incident Management

Patrolling Site Perimeters

Controlling Entry and Exit

Fitness Eligibility

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.

Responsibilities

• 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).

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 – you must be medically fit and have a Body Mass Index below 32.
• 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. For former non‑substantive Cpl/LH and below ranks with a gap of no more than 6 years.
• If you fall slightly outside the above criteria, you can still apply; 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 £26,849 (Pte) incrementally increasing to £29,269 (Pte) over 4 years.
• Full career pathway and promotion opportunities available, with a salary range from £30,374 (LCpl) to £56,283 (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).
• Choice of your location 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 following web address into your preferred web browser: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=7WB3vlNZS0iuldChbfoJ5e0ogR2MuhhKluQo‑thjdrtUNDRRNlZIUEZQSzZWR1lZTlkzUjNBU0ZKUy4u

For further info:

• 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 – [e-mail]