Security and Traffic Officer

Serco Limited; West Oxfordshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A security services provider is seeking a Security and Traffic Officer at RAF Brize Norton, responsible for security and reception duties. The role requires UK driving license and the ability to hold an airfield driving permit. Employees will enjoy competitive salaries, pension plans, and extensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salaries with annual reviews

Up to 6% contributory pension scheme

24 days annual leave including bank holidays

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts across around 1,000 retailers

Paid volunteering day each year

Qualifications

• UK Driving License for car (essential) no more than 6 points.
• Ability to hold a colour perception category for Airfield Driving Permit.
• Willingness to complete Security Industries Authority (SIA) licensing training.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a record of daily duties in a pocketbook.
• Control access and egress at the main gate.
• Check ID cards and vehicle permits.
• Assist in vehicle and baggage searches.
• Provide a vehicle escort service.

Skills

UK Driving License for car

Ability to complete SIA training

Ability to obtain UKSV security clearance

Job description

Security and Traffic Officer

RAF Brize Norton, Carterton Oxfordshire, OX18 3LX

Permanent, Full Time, (42 hours per week)

Salary £27,916.06 plus benefits

Shift work - 2 x Days 12 Hrs/2 x Nights 12 Hrs followed by 4 Days Stand-down, one of which is a contracted (and rostered) Duty Cover shift.

At RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire, Serco has been providing multi-activity and engineering support since 1997.Serco proudly support the RAF and MoD, supplying around 20 different services onsite, from engine and aircraft maintenance, to fuelling and ground control services.RAF Brize Norton is the largest operating base within the Royal Air Force, providing air transport and air-to-air refuelling to the RAF fleet, you will contribute enormously to the vital work carried out here. You'll also be part of the wider team, with 5,800 service personnel, 1,200 contractors and 300 civil servants on site.

Here at Serco, we are currently recruiting Security and Traffic Officer based at RAF Brize Norton. This role is responsible for the effective delivery of the Serco contracted security/reception duties under the instruction of the security shift supervisor as directed by the security manager.

Main responsibilities of the role include:

• Maintain a record of daily duties in a pocketbook which will be maintained daily and may be requested to recall incidents in a Court of Law.
• Control the access and egress of vehicle traffic, military personnel, visitors, contractors and Unit employees at the RAF Brize Norton main gate.
• Control the flow of traffic/pedestrians.
• Checking ID cards and vehicle permits to ensure only permitted individuals gain access to the unit.
• Assist in the search of vehicles, visitors and baggage when delegated.
• Provide welcoming service ascertaining the requirements of individual visitors, contractors or deliveries and on the production of the relevant ID.
• Respond to and carry out emergency procedures as and when delegated.
• Provided a vehicle escort service to delivery/collection vehicles for specific locations on site.

What you'll need to do the role:

• UK Driving License for car (essential) no more than 6 points.
• Be able to hold a colour perception category of the required standard to enable the Issue of an Airfield Driving Permit.
• Be willing to complete Security Industries Authority (SIA) licencing training.
• Be willing to complete UKSV security clearance.

What we offer:

• Salary:Competitive salaries with annual reviews.
• Pension:Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
• Holidays:24 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Training and development:We offer a wide range of learning opportunitieswith over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression.
• Wellbeing:24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres.
• Discounts:Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel.
• ShareSave scheme:Helps you save regularly with the choice to buy Serco shares at a discount at the end of your savings period.
• Employee networks:Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community.
• Charity:Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme.

Due to the nature of the organisation, all employees of Serco are required to be security cleared to SC level. If successful in your application, we would support you with the SC process. As a guideline only, you would normally need to have been a UK resident for the last 5 consecutive years.