Security Guard — Access Control & Patrols (Devon)

weServed

Plymouth

On-site

GBP 25,000 - 28,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance
Matched pension scheme
Digital GP & health checks
Employee share scheme
Savings portal
Professional fees covered
10-days special paid leave for reserv-
Be Kind Day – paid volunteering
Wellbeing support

Job summary

Babcock International is hiring a Security Guard for our Plymouth, Devon site. You will provide a professional security service, control access to secure facilities, and support compliance with MoD security requirements.

This full-time role involves patrolling, responding to incidents, and working a rotating shift pattern on a 35-hour average week. A driving licence and SIA licence are essential, with SC clearance required.

Qualifications

  • Full UK Driving Licence is required.
  • Security Industry Authority (SIA) Licence required.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain SC security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Control access to secure facilities and verify personnel, visitors and contractors.
  • Respond to emergencies including medical incidents, fire alarms and security-related events.
  • Collaborate with security colleagues, site personnel and MoD stakeholders to maintain a safe environment.
  • Conduct scheduled and random patrols across designated areas on foot and by vehicle.
  • Report suspicious activity and security incidents per procedures.

Skills

Customer service
Decision making
Verbal & written communication
Stakeholder collaboration
Shift flexibility

Education

Full UK Driving Licence
SIA Licence

Job description

Babcock International is hiring a Security Guard for our Plymouth, Devon site. You will provide a professional security service, control access to secure facilities, and support compliance with MoD security requirements.

This full-time role involves patrolling, responding to incidents, and working a rotating shift pattern on a 35-hour average week. A driving licence and SIA licence are essential, with SC clearance required.

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