Security Guard Officer - Security and Compliance (CTPSE)
At CTPSE HQ the safety and security of our visitors, staff and assets is of utmost importance.
We are looking for a Security Officer to join our team as part of Counter Terrorism Policing South East (CTPSE) near Newbury. You will provide overall security/guarding capability to protect the assets and staff at the CTPSE site, complying with complex security procedures whilst maintaining a good level of customer service.
You will monitor CCTV and alarm systems, and ensure all security related systems and equipment are maintained, liaising with appropriate parties to seek resolution to any issues or failure. You will be required to check visitors/contractors in and out, manage and verify deliveries, and ensure that no unauthorised persons are permitted entry.
The successful applicants will be confident and possess effective communication skills including the ability to be discreet, tactful, diplomatic and sensitive. You must be able to work in a pressurised environment and have excellent time management skills with flexibility to meet demand. You will also have proven IT skills with the ability to operate and learn new systems.
As the role will require shift work, you must have a flexible approach to working hours to suit the requirements of the role and be prepared to work overtime as required. The shifts will cover a 24/7 operation. Please contact our recruitment team on recruitmentSE@thamesvalley.police.uk for more information
This role is part of a national, regional and local network and as a result you may on occasion be required to travel for business purposes. This may include travel across the UK and is not limited to the south east. For this reason a full UK driving licence is required.
Due to the nature of our work, security is of paramount importance to us and therefore it will be necessary to pass and maintain vetting level SC together with a number of enhanced security checks. In order to achieve this, you must be a British National and have resided in the UK for the past five years. Exemptions may apply for overseas or other diplomatic service (with HM Government), and studying abroad. Please be aware that if successful there are limitations on travelling to a small number of countries once in post
You can find more information about security vetting here.
How to Apply
To apply, click on the “Apply” button below and submit your application before the closing date of Sunday 1 June 2025 at 23:55hrs.
The leadership within CTPSE and SEROCU are actively committed to embedding and sustaining an inclusive culture that recognises and champions the diversity of our people, and promotes equity and equality so that everyone can succeed at work. The region is delivering this commitment through a long term strategy that takes a holistic and intersectional approach to wellbeing & inclusion. Our strategy is underpinned by the five strategic objectives;
Inclusive Culture – We will create, embed, and continually develop an inclusive culture for our people.
Engaged & Involved – We will ensure our people are engaged, involved, and listened to.
Wellbeing – We will prioritise the wellbeing of our people.
Representation – We will attract, recruit, retain and develop a diverse workforce.
Inclusive by Design – We will ensure that inclusion is a core principle of our policies, products, and decisions.
We welcome applications from those interested in part time and flexible working, and encourage applications from our under represented communities.
Our people say that benefits include a good work/life balance, a supportive and welcoming place to work and excellent terms including a generous pension scheme and annual leave entitlement.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact RecruitmentSE@thamesvalley.police.uk quoting the Job Reference number 22467.
IMPORTANT: If you are already a Thames Valley Police (TVP) member of staff and you have been in your post for less than twelve months, your application must be supported by your line manager. We will require written confirmation from your line manager in order to proceed.
Shift allowance, on-call or other job related allowances from your previous role will not be protected unless they are attached to the new role.
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