Parliament Perimeter Security Specialist

UK Parliament; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 30–35 days

Civil Service pension

Flexible working

Job summary

UK Parliament is seeking Perimeter Security Officers to join the Parliamentary Security Department at the House of Commons. You will be on the frontline, protecting Parliament, controlling access to the Estate, and responding to incidents with vigilance and integrity.

You'll work alongside the Metropolitan Police and security colleagues to help safeguard Members, staff and over a million visitors each year, in a dynamic, rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• Awareness to identify potential risks, assess situations and make sound decisions.
• Ability to respond calmly and effectively under pressure in a busy environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate clearly with a wide range of people.
• Collaborative approach to working with colleagues and external partners with dignity and respect.

Responsibilities

• Protect Parliament premises and manage access to the Estate.
• Identify potential threats and respond to incidents.
• Work frontline alongside security colleagues and partners like the Metropolitan Police.
• Help ensure the safety of Members, staff and visitors.

Skills

Awareness & decision-making

Working under pressure

Communication & customer service

Teamwork & inclusion

Job description

UK Parliament is seeking Perimeter Security Officers to join the Parliamentary Security Department at the House of Commons. You will be on the frontline, protecting Parliament, controlling access to the Estate, and responding to incidents with vigilance and integrity.

You'll work alongside the Metropolitan Police and security colleagues to help safeguard Members, staff and over a million visitors each year, in a dynamic, rewarding environment.