Security Officer
Full time vacancies
A vacancy has arisen on Protection Group for a Security Officer to work primarily within the East Berkshire area. Successful candidates must demonstrate a flexible approach and work at other locations or sites when required.
In this role, you will provide the appropriate level of response on site in order to maintain security, verifying the right of entry by visitors in order to ensure a safe environment is afforded to those who are subject to personal protection. You will be required to work alongside authorised firearms officers.
You will also be required to monitor, operate and oversee the maintenance of technical systems including CCTV and alarms and enhance the level of patrol and rapid response to incidents and complete various administration tasks to ensure the safe and efficient running of the site.
Security Officers cover security 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You will be required to work flexibly and in a shift environment. You will also receive first aid training.
As part of the Thames Valley Police family, you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including 24 days annual leave per annum, pro-rata for part time (plus Bank Holidays), flexible working conditions, a wide range of lifestyle discounts, career development opportunities and have the option to join a local government pension scheme. To view a full list of our benefits, please click the below link.
If you are an ‘at risk’ member of staff, please apply directly to the At Risk Recruitment Mailbox with your REI form and do not complete the online application.
If you have been in your current post for less than 12 months, you need to seek approval from your line manager to be eligible to apply for this role.
If you have any queries please contact the Recruitment Team at RecruitmentPoliceStaff@thamesvalley.police.uk quoting reference 22725. We will endeavour to respond to your query as quickly as possible.
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The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Monday 25th August 2025.
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