Location
Westminster, London

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
£30,316 per annum

About the Role
Join the Deployable and Reactive Team (DaRT) at the House of Commons - a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in safeguarding UK Parliament. As a DaRT Officer, you will be part of a highly skilled, mobile security unit that responds to emerging threats, supports planned operations, and enhances the overall safety of the Parliamentary Estate. You will act as both a proactive and reactive security asset - conducting targeted patrols, overt and covert behavioural detection, and leading specialist security searches across key locations. You will respond to incidents across the Estate, exercise common law powers where necessary, and play a central part in contingency planning. Additionally, you will support high-profile committees and events, facilitate the secure movement of dignitaries, and carry out close protection duties, sometimes acting as team leader. From major ceremonial occasions such as State Opening to spontaneous security challenges, no two days are the same. If you are motivated by purpose, problem-solving, and working at the heart of democracy, this is a rare and exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Why Join Us?
In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including but not limited to:
- Generous annual leave starting at 30 days and increasing to 35 after one full working year
- Enrolment in the excellent Civil Service pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 27%
- Flexible working options including enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave, caring leave and alternative working patterns

Experience
- Security background with demonstrable experience in areas relevant to the role such as close protection, surveillance, specialist search skills and behaviour detection
- Experience of working with diverse groups of people
- Experience of working in a fast-moving, unpredictable environment

About You
Excellent interpersonal and written & verbal communication skills, sound decision-making skills, and the ability to work effectively under pressure.

Qualifications
Applicants should provide evidence against criteria 2, 5 & 6 in the Job Description as part of their application. Specific qualifications are not explicitly stated but relevant security experience is essential.

Additional Information
The assessment day will be held on Saturday 13th June (the only available date). Most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range except in exceptional circumstances. The vacancy may close early due to a high volume of applications.