Security and Traffic Officer

Security and Traffic Officer

Brize Norton, Carterton, Oxfordshire, GB, OX18 3LX

Full Time, Permanent (42 hours per week)

Salary £27,102.97 plus benefits 

Shift work - 2 x Days 12 Hrs/2 x Nights 12 Hrs followed by 4 Days Stand-down, one of which is a contracted (and rostered) Duty Cover shift.

Available to start in early 2025

Here at Serco, we are currently recruiting Security and Traffic Officer based at RAF Brize Norton. This role is responsible for the effective delivery of the Serco contracted security/reception duties under the instruction of the security shift supervisor as directed by the security manager.

Main responsibilities of the role include:

• Maintain a record of daily duties in a pocketbook which will be maintained daily and may be requested to recall incidents in a Court of Law.
• Control the access and egress of vehicle traffic, military personnel, visitors, contractors and Unit employees at the RAF Brize Norton main gate.
• Control the flow of traffic/pedestrian.
• Checking ID cards and vehicle permits to ensure only permitted individuals gain access to the unit.
• Assist in the search of vehicles, visitors and baggage when delegated.
• Provide welcoming service ascertaining the requirements of individual visitors, contractors or deliveries and on the production of the relevant ID.
• Respond to and carry out emergency procedures as and when delegated.
• Provided a vehicle escort service to delivery/collection vehicles for specific locations on site.

What you’ll need to do the role:

• UK Driving License for car (essential) no more than 6 points.
• Be able to hold a colour perception category of the required standard to enable the Issue of an Airfield Driving Permit.
• Be willing to complete Security Industries Authority (SIA) licencing training.
• Be willing to complete UKSV security clearance.

What we offer:

• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Annual leave purchase scheme.
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
• Serco discounts which include cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping discounts, and discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships.
• A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Health Cash Plans, and more.
• A wealth of career development training to suit your future aspirations. These range from role specific training, leadership coaching, formal study and much more to support you to build your career with Serco.
• A safe and supportive culture.
• A company passionate about diversity and inclusion.

To discover more about our careers in Defence, meet our team, and to find out more about what we offer, please follow this Link. We’re also a signatory of the UK Governments Women in Defence Charter, to find out more please click here.

Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens, we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. 

At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. As a proud Disability Confident Leader and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard, disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. 

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