Security Guard - Fixed Term-TCS

Serco Group; Hollywater; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays

Pension

Training and development

Health and wellbeing

Discounts

Charity

Employee networks

Job summary

Serco Group is seeking a Security Guard on the TCS contract at MOD Oakhanger in Hampshire. The role involves patrols, security systems operation, and maintaining site security through detailed reporting and records. A BPSS clearance is required, with potential SC clearance and UK residency requirements for higher clearances.

The position offers a 6 FTC/ FT/ shift-based schedule and the opportunity for extension, with comprehensive benefits and a focus on safeguarding a high-security site.

Qualifications

• SIA licence is required.
• BPSS clearance and potential SC clearance.
• Experience in a secured or government environment.
• Strong communication and a calm, professional approach.
• Full UK driving licence with willingness to drive company vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Act as a first line of defence in support of the TCS site mission.
• Carry out foot and vehicle patrols, escort duties, and vehicle and bag searches.
• Operate security systems including CCTV, intrusion detection systems and entry control.
• Issue and receive keys and site passes, maintaining accurate records.
• Complete reports and maintain the Daily Occurrence Log.
• Work closely with colleagues and external agencies to uphold site security.

Skills

SIA licence

BPSS

SC clearance

UK driving licence

Govt experience

Job description

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Location: TCS Oakhanger, Hampshire GU35 9JE
Salary: Competitive plus excellent benefits
Schedule: 6 FTC/ FT/ Shift-based role - 2 days (06.30am - 1830pm), 2 nights (18.30 - 06.30am) and 4 days off. This role does have potential to be extended.

Ready to impact a better future?

As a Security Guard on the TCS contract at MOD Oakhanger, you’ll play a vital role in protecting a high‑security site. Your work helps keep people, information and infrastructure safe — contributing to trust, security and positive impact every day.

This is a hands‑on role where vigilance, care and professionalism matter. By maintaining site integrity and delivering a strong customer-focused service, you’ll help ensure operations run safely, securely and without disruption — supporting a future we can all rely on.

What you’ll do as a Security Guard

You’ll be entrusted to:

• Act as a first line of defence in support of the TCS site mission
• Carry out foot and vehicle patrols, escort duties, and vehicle and bag searches
• Operate security systems including CCTV, intrusion detection systems and entry control
• Issue and receive keys and site passes, maintaining accurate records
• Complete reports and maintain the Daily Occurrence Log
• Work closely with colleagues and external agencies to uphold site security

Does this sound like you?

You’ll be a great fit for this role if you have:

• A valid Security Industry Authority (SIA) licence
• Current SC Security Clearance and the ability to meet US clearance requirements
• Experience working in a secure or government environment
• Strong communication skills and a calm, professional approach
• A full Manual UK driving licence and willingness to drive company vehicles

This role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) process, which involves verifying your identity, employment history, nationality, and criminal record to meet government security standards. In addition, the role requires you to obtain formal Security Clearance (SC), which includes more detailed background checks on employment, criminal record, and financial history to ensure suitability for working in secure environments. Please note that UK residency requirements may apply for certain levels of clearance. You will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire so we can identify and provide any support you may need to undertake the role effectively.

Discover all you need to keep growing

We’re one of the top 1% of international employers, so you can have confidence you’ll be part of a highly supportive culture with leaders you can count on to help you achieve your goals. From mentoring and training to our focus on internal progression, we’re proud to offer clear development opportunities – and the support and tools to help you seize them.

What we offer

• Holidays: Competitive Holiday package
• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Training and development: Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a strong focus on internal progression
• Health and wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service
• Discounts: Savings across around 1,000 retailers including food, fashion, travel and days out
• Charity: Paid volunteering day, Payroll Giving Scheme, and the Serco People Fund Charity
• Employee networks: Inclusive networks that support connection, learning and belonging across our diverse workforce

Vetting and checks:

This role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance, which involves verifying your identity, employment history, nationality, and criminal record to meet government security standards. In addition, depending on the nature of the role, you may need to obtain formal Security Clearance (such as CTC or SC), which includes more detailed background checks on employment, criminal record, and financial history to ensure suitability for working in secure environments. Please note that UK residency requirements may apply for certain levels of clearance. You will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire so we can identify and provide any support you may need to undertake the role effectively.

• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Compliance with Defence Academy and Serco security, operational, and training requirements

A little bit about us:

At Serco, everyone plays a vital part in delivering essential public services that make a real difference. As a global team of 50,000 people across Defence, Transport, Justice, Immigration, Healthcare, Leisure and Citizen Services, we’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the services that communities rely on. Guided by our values of Trust, Care, Innovation and Pride, our people make meaningful impact, every single day.

Our inclusive recruitment commitment:

We prioritise your skills and potential. As a Disability Confident Leader, the Top Great British Employer of Veterans 2026, and a Gold Inclusive Employer Standard holder, we champion equal opportunities for all. We offer flexible and hybrid working where possible and make reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment and employment.

• Guaranteed Interview Scheme: Applicants with disabilities, veterans and people with convictions, who meet the minimum job criteria, are guaranteed an interview. Simply opt into the relevant scheme on the application form.
• Ban The Box: We also support fair access for those with unspent criminal convictions through our ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some roles may have security exemptions).