Security Officer

Overview

The Security Officer is responsible for the effective physical control of entry, operation and monitoring of all security and safety equipment at the site, responding to any related incidents.

• Operating security systems including Access Control System, CCTV, Radio Communication Systems, Perimeter Intruder Detection systems and various safety systems.
• Undertaking patrols, securing buildings, operating in a Control Room environment, responding to emergencies and acting as initial incident controller.
• Working with a highly experienced qualified combined in-house and externally supplied Security team.
• You will be involved in varied security operations and gaining experience in Vetting and Registry duties/roles, expanding your knowledge of Security processes and procedures.
• You will be joining an established and motivated team responsible for all aspects of physical and procedural Security and the opportunity to work towards the development of skills in Security Vetting, Document Registry, Cryptographic Material Control and Electronic Counter Measure roles.
• Employees receive 25 days of paid annual leave per calendar year, in addition to all statutory and public holidays. After 5, 10 and 15 years of service, an additional day of annual leave is added to your allowance at each of these milestones. You can also enjoy more time off by purchasing up to an additional five days holiday through payroll.
• We trust our people to agree, within their teams, where and when they can be most effective. Our Dynamic Working policies allow individuals great levels of flexibility around the hours they work and where they work. Depending on your role and function, this may include options for paid overtime, dynamic leave (time in lieu) and more.
• Our MBDA Retirement Savings Plan is a 'Defined Contribution' plan in the Mercer Master Trust. The standard contributions are 4% of an employee's base salary and 6% employer contributions. You can increase both employee and employer contributions by up to 2%.

• Financial Awareness - Employees have access to free financial webinars hosted throughout the year, along with access to a financial education website which provides plenty of useful hints, tips and guidance on managing financial wellness.
• Share Incentive Plan - Acquire shares in our UK Shareholder, BAE Systems PLC, the scheme is tax efficient on shares purchased.
• Mortgage Advice - Free of charge mortgage advice and webinars.
• Season Ticket Loan - Borrow the value of public transport season ticket for bus or train journeys to and from work and spread the cost over 12 months.
• Critical Illness - Tax-free lump sum payment after diagnosis to cover medical expenses, lifestyle adjustments, etc.
• Employee Assistance Programme - Free, independent, confidential and available 24/7 with short-term counselling options.
• Voluntary Private Medical Insurance - Three healthcare plans to suit individual requirements for you and your family.
• Funded Private Medical Insurance - Eligible employees (Grade C & Above) enrolled into company funded benefit.
• Dental Insurance - Cash back on dental expenses with six levels of cover.
• Healthcare Cash Plan - Cash back on optical, dental, health and wellbeing, with six levels of cover.
• Healthcare and Leisure - Cash back on medical fees and access to deals on sporting and recreational facilities.
• Additional lifestyle discounts and benefits including gym memberships, company discounts, and more.
• Salary:
  Circa £27,800 depending on experience
• Shift Patterns: 12 hour shifts on a days and nights rota
• Security Clearance:
  British Citizen or Dual UK national with British citizenship; BPSS checks required after offer stage
• What we can offer you:
  Company bonus up to £2,500, Pension contributions up to 14%, Overtime, Flexi Leave up to 15 days, Flexible working, Enhanced parental leave (up to 26 weeks), Facilities, Healthcare Cash Plan, and other family/Wellbeing provisions
• Dynamic Working - Flexi-time and potential for home-based work where applicable, up to 15 days of Flexi-leave per year in addition to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Security Clearance All employees at MBDA are required to hold UK Security or BPSS Clearance.