Establishment Security Officer Gosport, England
Job description
Job Description
Working as part of a close-knit 8 persons Site Management Team, the Establishment Security Officer (ESyO) is responsible for all aspects of security at DM Gosport. Primarily involved with the management of cryptographic items, monitoring the Guarding Security Statements of Requirements (GSSOR), the maintenance of local security orders, the management of building keys and building access, along with maintaining a close liaison between Ministry of Defence Police (MDP), Military Guard Service (MGS), PSyA and external agencies.
The ESyO is key to conducting local security exercises, investigating local MGS and MDP occurrence reports along with MoD discrepancy reports, processing security clearances and issuing ID passes for staff, lodgers and contractors including maintaining the cleared contractors and lodger list, along with the recording, mustering, destruction and despatch of classified books, documents and media. This role can be very demanding on occasions, however equally rewarding when resolving security problems.
If you are looking for an environment that will support your development to build a career in Security within DE&S, with a generous benefits package outlined below, this could be the role for you.
Please note full-time site attendance is required of this position.
Responsibilities
- Manage security risks by overseeing Physical Security operations and the deployment of security measures to effectively protect assets, (information, people, buildings and equipment) throughout the office/site/facility.
- Plan, test, and respond to security/emergency incidents.
- Conduct assurance of all risks pertaining to office/site/facility security, providing evidence-based risk mitigations to decision-makers.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulation and legislation, providing office/site/facility level guidance on the implementation of these through site security instructions or orders.
- Assure the implementation of effective security governance, guidance, education and training for all staff across the office/site/facility.
- Maintain effective strategic relationships with service providers, MOD Police and MOD Guard Service
Person specification
To be successful with your application, you’ll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:
- Establishment Security Officer Course – to be held or willing to undertake within 6 months of employment
- Background in a Security related role
In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:
- Threat Understanding
- Security Compliance and Assurance
- Making Effective Decisions
- Communicating and Influencing
Benefits
We're pleased to offer a generous benefits package to support everything from your work-life balance to your bank balance, including:
· 25 days’ holiday a year, plus 1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King’s birthday
· A market-leading employer pension contribution of around 27 percent, an annual performance-based bonus, and recognition awards
· Flexible and hybrid working wherever possible, to support your work-life balance (though some attendance to the stated site is required)
· Access to specialist training and funded professional qualifications, with plenty of opportunities and support for progression
· A huge range of discounts including retail, sports, leisure, restaurants, gifts, days out, holidays, cinema, motoring, insurance, health care, gym memberships, and more
· Up to six days of paid leave a year for volunteering
· Enhanced maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave schemes, offering 100% pay for 26 weeks (after a qualifying period)
· We champion a diverse and inclusive environment, where everyone can be themselves and give their best. We believe that by harnessing the power of different ideas, experiences, and perspectives, we can achieve our ambitions, together. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
· Discover more about Little Book of Big Benefits and pension schemes.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £26,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Flexitime
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 1062
