Security Officer

Positions   30 Band / Grade   D1 Salary   £25,970 - £28,361 per annum plus 30% Shift Disturbance Allowance (SDA) Contract Type   Permanent Working Pattern   Full Time Location   On-site (Parliamentary Estate) Leave entitlement   Starting at 30 days per annum, pro-rata Closing Date  

10th February 2025 at 23:55

Interview Date(s)   20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd February 2025 Job Description   Security Officer - Job Description.docx – 936KB Opens in a new window
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UK Parliament 

Working at the UK Parliament offers a unique and rewarding career at the heart of the UK’s democratic system.  

With a wide range of roles available, our impartial colleagues enable the day to day running of the House of Commons, House of Lords and Joint Departments. Together, we make Parliament happen. 

Staff Benefits  

In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including:   

• 30 days’ annual leave (increasing to 35 days after first full leave year).  
• Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 28.97%.  
• Access to training and development.  
• Flexible working.  
• Interest free season ticket loan and bicycle loan.

Introduction  

The Parliamentary Security Department (PSD) is responsible for physical and personnel security across both Houses of Parliament and provides support to Members and staff when away from the Estate. Its purpose is to keep Parliament safe and open for business.  

The Role  

We are seeking to recruit our next cohort of Security Officers to meet our departmental aim of maintaining a safe, secure and accessible Parliament. Security Officers are responsible for controlling access to the Parliamentary Estate which will include searching and screening visitors, vehicles, and specified premises to prevent or trace prohibited items.   

Some of the responsibilities for this role include: 

• Guard internal and external fixed positions, constantly assessing what is happening around you.
• Conduct bag, body and vehicle searches for unauthorised items.
• Operate x-ray machines and other related search equipment.
• Respond to CCTV and alarm activations.
• Patrol buildings and perimeters ensuring the infrastructure and fabric of the building is secure.
• Complete Incident and patrol reports.
• Maintaining a good knowledge of the topography of the Parliamentary Estate.

Skills and Experience  

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate: 

• Experience of working with diverse groups of people, upholding the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion, ensuring that everyone is, at all times, treated with dignity, courtesy and respect.
• Ability to work as part of a team delivering excellent customer service including meeting the needs of a diverse customer base, being professional and courteous and yet assertive when required.
• Excellent communication skills in order to relay information clearly and concisely to different audiences. Using verbal, written and digital mediums.<