Perimeter Security Officer

House of Commons; City Of London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Civil Service pension

Flexible working

Job summary

House of Commons is seeking Perimeter Security Officers to join the Parliamentary Security Department. You will help protect Parliament by guarding the Estate, controlling access and monitoring entry points to ensure safety for Members, staff and visitors. Full training and ongoing development are provided.

We value initiative, calm under pressure and clear communication. Benefits include generous annual leave, Civil Service pension, and flexible working options to support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Awareness and decision-making: identify potential risks, assess situations and make sound decisions.
• Working under pressure: remain calm and adapt to changing priorities in a busy environment.
• Communication and customer service: communicate clearly and professionally with a wide range of people.
• Teamwork and inclusion: collaborate with colleagues and external partners with dignity and respect.

Responsibilities

• Protect Parliament estate by guarding access and monitoring entry points.
• Identify threats and respond to incidents as part of the security team.
• Coordinate with Metropolitan Police and security colleagues to ensure safety of Members, staff and visitors.

Skills

Security awareness

Risk assessment

Job description

What You'll Be Doing

We are looking for Perimeter Security Officers to join the Parliamentary Security Department at the House of Commons. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in protecting one of the UK's most iconic and important institutions, helping to keep Parliament safe, secure and accessible. As a Perimeter Security Officer, you will be on the frontline of Parliament's security operations, managing access to the Parliamentary Estate, identifying potential threats and responding to incidents. Working alongside the Metropolitan Police and fellow security colleagues, you will help ensure the safety of Members, staff and over one million visitors each year. This is a dynamic and rewarding role where no two days are the same. We welcome applicants with security experience or relevant transferable skills, with full training and ongoing development provided to help you succeed.

Find out more about working at the House of Commons.

Why Join us?

In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including but not limited to:

• Generous annual leave starting at 30 days and increasing to 35 after one full working year.
• Enrolment in the excellent Civil Service pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 28.97%
• Flexible working options that help you find a balance including enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave, caring leave and alternative working patterns.

What We're Looking For

• Awareness and decision-making: The ability to identify potential risks, assess situations and make sound decisions, using your initiative to resolve challenges effectively.
• Working under pressure: Confidence in responding to unexpected situations, remaining calm and adapting to changing priorities in a busy operational environment.
• Communication and customer service: Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, confidently and professionally with a wide range of people.
• Teamwork and inclusion: A collaborative approach to working with colleagues and external partners, with a commitment to treating everyone with dignity and respect.