Security Officer - Perimeter Team, Debden Site

The Methodist Church in Britain; Bexleyheath; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Non-contributory pension

Discretionary performance award

8% benefits allowance

26 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Bank of England is seeking a Security Officer for its Perimeter Team to manage reception security, external patrols and safeguarding assets. The role requires vigilance, calm responses to threats and strict adherence to standard operating procedures.

You will work staggered Monday–Friday shifts, with a focus on searches of male visitors as part of occupational requirements. Vetting is required, and sponsorship is case-by-case.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable knowledge and experience of security guarding.
• Experience of managing conflict effectively and professionally.
• Experience of carrying out physical security patrols.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical security searches on male visitors
• Carry out reception-based security duties under standard operating procedures
• Conduct external patrols
• Safeguard Bank documents, IT equipment and safes
• Respond calmly to security breaches and threats including terrorism, suspicious vehicles or activity, protests, bomb warnings, crime and demonstrations
• Follow procedures and elevate concerns to the appropriate teams
• Help protect life, assets, critical technology, sensitive information and the Bank's reputation
• Develop a thorough understanding of the Bank, its critical systems and business areas to minimise disruption
• Take an active part in training, professional development and security exercises

Skills

IT systems

Clear communication

Interpersonal skills

Report writing

Two-way radios

Job description

The Bank of England's Security Operations team, within Central Operations, is recruiting a Security Officer for its Perimeter Team. The post covers reception security, external patrols and safeguarding documents, IT equipment and safes, with calm responses to threats such as suspicious vehicles, protests and bomb warnings. Staggered Monday-to-Friday shifts run from 06:30 to 22:30, and the role is limited to male candidates for searches of male visitors. Vetting is required, and sponsorship is considered case by case only.

What the job involves

• Conduct physical security searches on male visitors
• Carry out reception-based security duties under standard operating procedures
• Conduct external patrols
• Safeguard Bank documents, IT equipment and safes
• Respond calmly to security breaches and threats including terrorism, suspicious vehicles or activity, protests, bomb warnings, crime and demonstrations
• Follow procedures and elevate concerns to the appropriate teams
• Help protect life, assets, critical technology, sensitive information and the Bank's reputation
• Develop a thorough understanding of the Bank, its critical systems and business areas to minimise disruption
• Take an active part in training, professional development and security exercises

What’s required

Experience

• Demonstrable knowledge and experience of security guarding
• Experience of managing conflict effectively and professionally
• Experience of carrying out physical security patrols

Skills & knowledge

• Competence in using IT systems and applications
• Clear and effective communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills for working with a wide range of stakeholders in fast-paced, high-pressure settings
• Clear, accurate and effective written reports
• Proficiency in using two-way radios

Checks & eligibility

• National Security Vetting clearance
• Additional Bank security checks
• Male, as a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010

Nice to have

• 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

What’s offered

• Non-contributory career average pension, accruing 1/80th of salary per year, with options to increase or decrease accrual through flexible benefits
• Discretionary performance award
• 8% benefits allowance, taken as salary or spent on flexible benefits
• 26 days' annual leave, with the option to buy up to 12 additional days
• Private medical insurance and income protection