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Babcock Mission Critical Services is seeking a dedicated Security Guard for the Devonport Royal Dockyard. In this full-time role, you will be crucial for maintaining site security through visitor management, emergency response, and ongoing interaction with security teams. The position requires proactive individuals who excel in communication and customer service, with the ability to adhere to strict security protocols. Competitive salary and robust benefits package offered.
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Location:
Devonport, Plymouth, GB, PL1 4SG
Onsite or Hybrid:
Job Title: Security Guard
Compensation: £31,229 + Shift Disruption Allowance + On Call Allowance + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF65922
At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Security Guard at our Devonport Royal Dockyard site.
The role
As aSecurity Guard, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. Be the first point of contact for Devonport’s secure areas, delivering professional customer service while managing access to Limited Areas and other designated zones. This role is key to maintaining site security, safety, and smooth operations through confident communication and a proactive approach to visitor and contractor engagement.
Day-to-day, you’ll operate access control processes to ensure MOD compliance within Naval Nuclear at Devonport. Maintain site security by managing personnel access, verifying credentials, and enforcing protocols. Work closely with Babcock and MOD Security Teams to support a secure and compliant environment.
This role is full time, 35 hours per week and is based on site at Devonport Royal Dockyard
Essential experience of the Security Guard
Qualifications for the Security Guard
Preferred – Security Industry Authority (SIA) Security Guarding (SG) (Front Line) Licence & SIA
CCTV Operator Licence – SG licence must be obtained on offer of employment and prior to starting.
Full clean UK Driving Licence with no restrictions.
GCSE or equivalent in Maths & English.
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be a sole UK national who is able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.
Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
What we offer
Babcock International
For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.
We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email careers@babcockinternational.com with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.