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Full-time
Competitive holiday package, Contributory pension scheme, Internal training courses, Funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, Mentoring opportunities, Employee Assistance Programme
Posted 7h ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Security Officer will manage vehicle and pedestrian access, conduct security searches, and perform traffic management duties to ensure the safety of the base. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate incident logs and providing a professional, welcoming environment for all visitors and staff.
Requirements
Candidates must hold or be able to obtain a Security Industry Authority (SIA) licence and UK Security Vetting (UKSV) clearance. A full UK manual driving licence and the ability to work a rotating 12-hour shift pattern are also mandatory.
Full job description
Security Officer
Location: RAF Brize Norton, Carterton Oxfordshire, OX18 3LX Salary: £28,753.54 plus excellent benefits Schedule: 2 days (12 hours/07:00-19:00) / 2 nights (12 hours/19:00-07:00) / 4 days stand down (includes 1 rostered duty cover shift)
Ready to impact a better future?
As a Security Officer in our RAF Brize Norton team, you’ll help protect and support the RAF’s largest operational base by delivering essential access, security, and traffic services. Your work will ensure colleagues, visitors, and contractors experience a safe, efficient, and welcoming environment.
Every day, you’ll play a meaningful role in maintaining the integrity of this critical site. Whether you’re greeting visitors, supporting security activity, or helping keep the base moving smoothly, your contribution will create a positive impact and support operations that help protect the nation.
What you’ll do as a Security Officer
You’ll be entrusted to:
Provide a professional and friendly welcome to all visitors and colleagues.
Control vehicle and pedestrian access, checking identification and passes with accuracy.
Assist with security searches and emergency response when required
Maintain accurate logs, records, and incident reports.
Deliver vehicle escort duties and traffic management services across the base.
Airfield pass check.
Does this sound like you?
You’ll be a great fit for this role if you have:
Security Industry Authority (SIA) licence training and UK Security Vetting (UKSV) clearance or having no issues obtaining it.
A full UK manual driving licence (maximum six points).
The ability to meet the colour perception requirement for an Airfield Driving Permit. ‑perception requirement for an Airfield Driving Permit.
Excellent communication skills and a positive, customer focused mindset. ‑focused mindset.
Reliability, punctuality, and the ability to work 12‑hour day and night shifts.
You must obtain UKSV Security Clearance (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 percent 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
Holidays: Competitive holiday package.
Pension: Up to 6 percent contributory pension scheme
Training and development: Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (including L3 Team Leader and L5 Operations Manager apprenticeships), mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
Health and wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30 percent off at Serco‑managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service
Discounts: Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
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
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.
Vetting and checks:
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.
Eligibility to work in the UK
Compliance with Defence Academy and Serco security, operational, and training requirements
Let’s impact a better future, together. Apply today.
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A little bit about us: At Serco, everyone plays a vital part in delivering essential public services that make a real difference. As a global team of 50,000 people across Defence, Transport, Justice, Immigration, Healthcare, Leisure and Citizen Services, we’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the services that communities rely on. Guided by our values of Trust, Care, Innovation and Pride, our people make meaningful impact, every single day.
Our inclusive recruitment commitment: We prioritise your skills and potential. As a Disability Confident Leader, the Top Great British Employer of Veterans 2026, and a Gold Inclusive Employer Standard holder, we champion equal opportunities for all. We offer flexible and hybrid working where possible and make reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment and employment.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme: Applicants with disabilities, veterans and people with convictions, who meet the minimum job criteria, are guaranteed an interview. Simply opt into the relevant scheme on the application form.
Ban The Box: We also support fair access for those with unspent criminal convictions through our ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some roles may have security exemptions).
For support with your application, please contact [email protected].
We bring together the right people, the right technology and the right partners to create innovative solutions that make positive impact and address some of the most urgent and complex challenges facing the modern world.
With a focus on serving governments globally, Serco’s services span justice, migration, defence, space, customer services, health, and transport.
Our core capabilities include service design and advisory, resourcing, complex programme management, systems integration, case management, engineering, and asset & facilities management.
Offices: 16 Bartley Wood Business Park, Bartley Way, Hook, Hook, Hampshire RG27 9UY, GB · 1818 Library St, Reston, VA 20190, US
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We bring together the right people, the right technology and the right partners to create innovative solutions that make positive impact and address some of the most urgent and complex challenges facing the modern world.
With a focus on serving governments globally, Serco’s services span justice, migration, defence, space, customer services, health, and transport.
Our core capabilities include service design and advisory, resourcing, complex programme management, systems integration, case management, engineering, and asset & facilities management.
Offices: 16 Bartley Wood Business Park, Bartley Way, Hook, Hook, Hampshire RG27 9UY, GB · 1818 Library St, Reston, VA 20190, US
TransportHealthcareDefenceMigrationSpaceJusticeand Customer ServicesHome ImprovementInformation TechnologyHealth Care