Civilian Security Officer Shift Working

Job Description

LocationForthside, Stirling, FK8 1QZAbout the jobSummaryJoin the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and have a future that matters: Be proud; Be challenged; Be unique.DIO is passionate about ensuring that we are a top performing organisation and a great place to work with a diverse range of talent. We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and creating a culture where everyone can bring their whole self to work and individuality is truly appreciated. DIO is a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported enabling our people to flourish, bring greater creativity and innovation to achieve higher organisational performance. We aim to develop and support staff to meet the Departments objectives, and to fulfil their own potential. We promote and support a range of flexible working patterns enabling staff to balance home and work responsibilities and we treat people fairly irrespective of their background. This culture of inclusion is underpinned by our 6 staff networks covering Disability, Faith and Belief, Gender Equality, LGBTQI+, Race, Social Mobility and 3 networks dealing with employee wellbeing and support: Speak Safe Volunteers, Mental Health First Aiders and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Advisers. To help achieve our objectives, we believe in six important values (Safety first, Collaboration, Integrity, Agility, Accountability and Enthusiasm) that underpin our vision and mission. These values equip us for the future and shape how we work together. These values are designed by DIO for DIO. About DIOThe Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) is the estate expert for Defence, supporting the armed forces to enable military capability by planning, building, maintaining, and servicing infrastructure. Our responsibilities include: • Plan and deliver major capital projects and lifecycle refurbishment • Provide utilities services • Manage soft facilities management (i.e. cleaning and catering) • Provide a safe place to train • Allocate Service Families Accommodation • Procure and manage routine maintenance and reactive repair • Provide a central register of asset information to advise infrastructure planning • Act as steward of the Defence estate • Provide the unarmed guarding service We employ approximately 4,900 staff from a very diverse range of professions including head office functions and specialisms such as surveyors, town planners, airfield pavement experts, foresters and construction engineers. We work across the world; in Germany, Cyprus and the Falkland Islands, Norway, Poland, Kenya, Belize, Nepal and Oman. You can view our YouTube video to see more about our workJob descriptionThe Civilian Security Officer (CSO) is responsible for providing an overt unarmed security presence and will carry out all duties to a high standard in accordance with current MOD, MGS and Unit/Establishment orders. They will also be required to work a shift pattern of day and night shifts, which includes a flexible pattern . Posting LengthThis position is a fixed 2 year appointment, which can be extended for a further period of 6 months. Post LocationsFortside StirlingResponsibilitiesThe Key duties of a CSO are as follows. Please note that these duties can vary from site to site. • Customer Care • Controlling vehicular and pedestrian access and exit to/from site • Issuing of passes • Issuing and receipt of keys • Patrolling on foot and in a vehicle • Searching of vehicles, baggage, personnel, buildings and open areas • Escorting of visitors • Controlling traffic • Checking identity • Writing reports on breaches of security or defects • Dealing with demonstrators and intruders • Safeguarding classified information and material • Cooperating with other security providers • Liaising with emergency services and invoking emergency procedures • Operating and monitoring security systems; CCTV and alarms etc • Operating and communicating effectively over the telephone and/or radio • Reporting safety hazards and accidents in accordance with current instructions • Carrying out, if required, initial action at the scene of any incident • Driving an MOD vehicle • Other tasks commensurate with the grade Travel RequirementsYou may, on occasion, have to support other MOD Sites within an acceptable travel to work area if required. About our TeamThe Ministry of Defence Guard Service (MGS), part of the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) is a professionally qualified body of Civil Servants who provide unarmed guarding services at over 100 MOD sites across Great Britain. This includes high profile locations such as MOD Main Building in London and the Naval bases at Portsmouth, Devonport and on the Clyde in Scotland. MGS officers are very often the public face of the MOD, being the first point of contact for visitors, staff and contractors. The MGS prides itself on delivering a high quality customer focused service and will continue its mission through continuous improvement to be the unarmed guarding provider of choice. The MGS employs around 2200 uniformed operational staff, managed by a Head Office Team based at MOD Lyneham and Colchester.LicencesFull Manual Driving LicenceQualificationsA minimum of 2 GCSEs (or equivalent), including English Or Suitable experience.BehavioursWell assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

Leadership

Making Effective Decisions

Communicating and Influencing

Working Together

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

Leadership

Making Effective Decisions

Communicating and Influencing

Benefits BenefitsWe are passionate about delivering great things for our customers. But we also know you will have a life outside of work; we respect your priorities and our industry leading flexible working practices will give you real freedom to balance work and life. We employ talented and diverse people who challenge and guide each other. At DIO you will work within a highly capable team who will support you to develop your skills, knowledge and experience. Some of the many benefits you will receive: • Free uniform* • Highly competitive pension scheme • Fl