UK Parliament Working at the UK Parliament offers a unique and rewarding career at the heart of the UK's democratic system. With a wide range of roles available, our impartial colleagues enable the day to day running of the House of Commons, House of Lords and Joint Departments. Together, we make Parliament happen. Staff Benefits In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including: 30 days' annual leave (increasing to 35 days after first full leave year). Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 28.97%. Access to training and development. Flexible working. Interest free season ticket loan and bicycle loan. Introduction The Parliamentary Security Department (PSD) is responsible for physical and personnel security across both Houses of Parliament and provides support to Members and staff when away from the Estate. Its purpose is to keep Parliament safe and open for business. The Role We are seeking to recruit our next cohort of Security Officers to meet our departmental aim of maintaining a safe, secure and accessible Parliament. Security Officers are responsible for controlling access to the Parliamentary Estate which will include searching and screening visitors, vehicles, and specified premises to prevent or trace prohibited items. Some of the responsibilities for this role include: Guard internal and external fixed positions, constantly assessing what is happening around you. Conduct bag, body and vehicle searches for unauthorised items. Operate x-ray machines and other related search equipment. Respond to CCTV and alarm activations. Patrol buildings and perimeters ensuring the infrastructure and fabric of the building is secure. Complete Incident and patrol reports. Maintaining a good knowledge of the topography of the Parliamentary Estate. Skills and Experience To be successful in this role you will demonstrate: Experience of working with diverse groups of people, upholding the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion, ensuring that everyone is, at all times, treated with dignity, courtesy and respect. Ability to work as part of a team delivering excellent customer service including meeting the needs of a diverse customer base, being professional and courteous and yet assertive when required. Excellent communication skills in order to relay information clearly and concisely to different audiences. Using verbal, written and digital mediums. Good security awareness, with the ability to follow relevant policies and directions. Acting against potential risks and threats, by making sound decisions independently when under pressure. Ability to gather relevant information to fully understand an incident and use that information to identify problems, write relevant reports and draw logical conclusions. Next Steps Application Form - If you would like to apply for this role, please submit an application providing evidence against criteria 1, 2 and 3 in the Job Description. You will also need to attach your CV. Provisional Dates - As part of the selection process, shortlisted candidates will be required to attend an Assessment Day. This will consist of observational and fitness tests. Further information is stated in the Job Description. Final Interviews will take place on the same day. Four available days are 20th, 21st, 22nd and 23rd February 2025. Additional Information Please ensure that you anonymise your application by removing any identifiable factors from your CV or Supporting Statement. More information on the role and the full criteria can be found in the Job Description. Please note that most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, other than in exceptional circumstances. We may close the vacancy prior to the closing date stated due to a high volume of applications. #LI-Onsite