Security Guard

Location: TCS Oakhanger, Hampshire GU35 9JE
Salary: Competitive plus excellent benefits
Schedule: Perm/FT/ Shift-based role - 2 days (06.30am - 1830pm), 2 nights (18.30 - 06.30am) and 4 days off

Ready to impact a better future?

As a Security Guard on the TCS contract at MOD Oakhanger, you’ll play a vital role in protecting a high‑security site. Your work helps keep people, information and infrastructure safe — contributing to trust, security and positive impact every day.

This is a hands‑on role where vigilance, care and professionalism matter. By maintaining site integrity and delivering a strong customer-focused service, you’ll help ensure operations run safely, securely and without disruption — supporting a future we can all rely on.

What you’ll do as a Security Guard

You’ll be entrusted to:

• Act as a first line of defence in support of the TCS site mission
• Carry out foot and vehicle patrols, escort duties, and vehicle and bag searches
• Operate security systems including CCTV, intrusion detection systems and entry control
• Issue and receive keys and site passes, maintaining accurate records
• Complete reports and maintain the Daily Occurrence Log
• Work closely with colleagues and external agencies to uphold site security

Does this sound like you?

You’ll be a great fit for this role if you have:

• A valid Security Industry Authority (SIA) licence
• Current SC Security Clearance and the ability to meet US clearance requirements
• Experience working in a secure or government environment
• Strong communication skills and a calm, professional approach
• A full Manual UK driving licence and willingness to drive company vehicles

This role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) process, which involves verifying your identity, employment history, nationality, and criminal record to meet government security standards. In addition, the role requires you to obtain formal Security Clearance (SC), which includes more detailed background checks on employment, criminal record, and financial history to ensure suitability for working in secure environments. Please note that UK residency requirements may apply for certain levels of clearance. You will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire so we can identify and provide any support you may need to undertake the role effectively.

Discover all you need to keep growing

We’re one of the top 1% of international employers, so you can have confidence you’ll be part of a highly supportive culture with leaders you can count on to help you achieve your goals. From mentoring and training to our focus on internal progression, we’re proud to offer clear development opportunities – and the support and tools to help you seize them.

What we offer

• Holidays: Competitive Holiday package
• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Training and development: Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a strong focus on internal progression
• Health and wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service
• Discounts: Savings across around 1,000 retailers including food, fashion, travel and days out
• Charity: Paid volunteering day, Payroll Giving Scheme, and the Serco People Fund Charity
• Employee networks: Inclusive networks that support connection, learning and belonging across our diverse workforce

Let’s impact a better future, together. Apply today.

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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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