Perimeter Security Officer — Critical Infrastructure

Bank of England; Loughton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Discretionary performance award

8% benefits allowance

26 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Bank of England is seeking a Security Officer - Perimeter to safeguard staff, premises, assets and information at Debden. You will operate within a shift pattern from early to late, carry out reception duties and external patrols, and respond to security incidents with professionalism.

The role requires SIA licensure, strong communication and report-writing skills, and the ability to work under pressure with stakeholders across the Bank.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable knowledge and experience of security guarding.
• Experience of managing conflict effectively and professionally.
• Competence in using IT systems and applications.
• Clear and effective communication skills.
• Experience of carrying out physical security patrols.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work confidently with a wide range of stakeholders in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• The ability to produce clear, accurate and effective written reports.
• Proficiency in using two-way radios.
• An SIA Door Supervisor or Security Guard licence.
• Previous first-aid response experience or a recognised HSE first-aid qualification.
• Previous security experience within a corporate environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reception-based security duties in line with established standard operating procedures.
• Conduct external patrols and safeguard Bank documents, IT equipment and safes, responding effectively to security breaches.
• Respond calmly and appropriately to external threats and security concerns, including terrorism, suspicious vehicles or activity, protests, bomb warnings, crime and demonstrations.
• Follow established procedures and elevate concerns to the appropriate teams.
• Help protect life and prevent the loss of assets, critical technology and sensitive information, while safeguarding the Bank's reputation.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the Bank, its critical systems and business areas to minimise disruption and support operational continuity.
• Take an active role in training, professional development and security exercises.

Skills

Security guarding experience

Conflict management

IT systems competence

Clear communication

Patrols experience

Interpersonal skills

Report writing

Two-way radio proficiency

Education

SIA Door Supervisor or Security Guard licence

Job description

Bank of England is seeking a Security Officer - Perimeter to safeguard staff, premises, assets and information at Debden. You will operate within a shift pattern from early to late, carry out reception duties and external patrols, and respond to security incidents with professionalism.

The role requires SIA licensure, strong communication and report-writing skills, and the ability to work under pressure with stakeholders across the Bank.