Security Officer

Security Officer

Location: RAF Blenheim Crescent, HA4 7HB
Salary: Up to £44,268 depending on experience
Schedule: Permanent, full-time – 42 hours per week on an 8-week pattern including weekends and nights (2 day shifts 07:00–19:00, 2-night shifts 19:00–07:00, then 4 days off)

Ready to impact a better future?

As a Security Officer in our Defence team, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining safety and compliance at RAF Blenheim Crescent. You’ll support the USAF mission and ensure secure operations, making a positive impact on colleagues, visitors, and the wider community.

What you’ll do as a Security Officer

You’ll be entrusted to:

• Maintain a positive “Zero Harm” culture with open reporting of safety concerns
• Deliver tasks efficiently and to high standards, following Serco values
• Support the Shift Lead and Supervisor with staffing and operational duties
• Ensure compliance with RAF Blenheim Crescent Control of Entry policy
• Assist with searches of vehicles, visitors, and baggage when required
• Escalate suspicious behaviours or risks promptly
• Comply with Serco Management System and relevant regulations

Does this sound like you?

• You’ll be a great fit for this role if you have:
• SC cleared or have no issues obtaining it.
• A SIA Licence for manned guarding
• Security experience and knowledge of regulatory requirements
• Ability to work collaboratively and maintain composure under pressure
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

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.

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

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  Holidays: Competitive holiday package.
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  Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
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  Training and development: Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
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  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
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  Discounts: Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
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  Charity: Paid volunteering day, tax-free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity
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  Employee networks: Our networks support inclusion and connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, veterans, and people from all cultural backgrounds.

To discover more about our careers in Defence, meet our team, and to find out more about what we offer, please follow this Link. We’re also a signatory of the UK Governments Women in Defence Charter, to find out more please click here.

Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens, we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. As a proud Disability Confident Leader and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard, disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.

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