Perimeter Security Officer

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

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?

• 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.

Additional Information

Please note that most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, other than in exceptional circumstances.

As part of the selection process as Perimeter Security Officers, we require a reasonable level of physical fitness to effectively carry out the duties of the job. This includes walking and patrolling the Estate, long periods of standing, lifting bags/trays and walking up stairs.

To assess this, the Assessment Day will include a multi-stage fitness test (also known as bleep test) to level 5.4, which is our standard required for this role. In addition, you will need to pass a full range of movement, comprehension and colourblind tests in order to reach the interview stage.

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