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Perimeter Security Officer

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Dyddiad hysbysebu: 01 Hydref 2025
Cyflog: £30,316 i £33,896 bob blwyddyn
Oriau: Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau: 22 Hydref 2025
Lleoliad: Westminster, London, SW1A 0AA
Cwmni: House of Commons
Math o swydd: Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd: 6419_1759329338

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What you'll be doing

We are on the lookout for vigilant and dynamic Perimeter Security Officers to join our Parliamentary Security Department at the House of Commons. You will be an important layer of Security in safeguarding democracy, playing a key part in maintaining a secure and accessible UK Parliament.

From controlling high-profile vehicle and pedestrian access points, to facilitating the safe arrival of VIPs and public visitors alike, you'll be the friendly face of Parliament's protective layer. You will help to manage spontaneous incidents, planned events, and everything in between.

If you are level-headed under pressure, a natural communicator, and passionate about public service, we want to hear from you. Join us in keeping the heart of UK democracy safe, secure, and open for business.

Net conditioned full-time working hours are 36 per week as part of a shift pattern. The exact daily times of attendance will be agreed with line management.

Find out more about working at the House of Commons.

Why Join us?

In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including but not limited to:

  • Generous annual leave starting at 30 days and increasing to 35 after one full working year.
  • Enrolment in the excellent Civil Service pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 27%
  • Flexible working options that help you find a balance including enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave, caring leave and alternative working patterns.

What we're looking for.

  • Proven ability to identify risks, work independently, and develop practical solutions communicated clearly to stakeholders.
  • Strong situational awareness with the ability to assess threats, stay calm under pressure, and make sound, dynamic security decisions.
  • Committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful working environment.
  • Confident in applying security protocols and procedures, with solid understanding of common law powers and appropriate use of force.
  • Experience working in high-pressure, 24/7 security operations, managing multiple tasks and adapting to changing situations.

Next Steps and Additional Information

Application Form - If you would like to apply for this role, please submit an application providing evidence against criteria 1, 3 and 5 in the Job Description.

We also require you to attach your CV. Please ensure that this is anonymised as failure to do so may result in the rejection of your application.

Please note, as part of the assessment stage, you will be required to complete a multi-stage fitness test (also known as the bleep test). You must reach level 5.5 to move forward to the interview stage. Further information will be provided to shortlisted candidates.

Please also see attached an example of the roster for this role.

More information on the application process can be found here: Application process - UK Parliament

Please note that most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, other than in exceptional circumstances.

We may close the vacancy prior to the closing date stated due to a high volume of applications.

Contact Details

If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact Dave Baker

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