Security Guard

Location:

Devonport, Plymouth, GB, PL1 4SG

Onsite or Hybrid: OnSite

Job Title: Security Guard

Location: Plymouth, Devon

Compensation: £31,229.00 + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF68490

Be the First Line of Defence in a Mission That Matters

At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Security Guard at Devonport, near Plymouth, Devon.

The role

As a Security Guard, you’ll be at the heart of our mission to protect people, assets and infrastructure at one of the UK’s most strategic defence sites. This is more than just a security role, it’s a chance to contribute to national safety and support the Royal Navy’s critical operations.

Day-to-day, you’ll be part of a professional team that ensures secure access to Devonport’s Limited Areas, working closely with internal and external stakeholders including MoD security teams.

Greeting staff and visitors, assigning security access in line with protocol
Conducting patrols on foot and in vehicles to prevent unauthorised access
Responding to alarms, medical alerts, and emergency situations
Collaborating with MoD and other security forces to maintain site safety
Promoting a strong security culture by challenging non-compliance

Please note that the successful candidate will be expected to work a flexible schedule, including weekend shifts, as required.

This role is full time, 37 hours per week and is based on site at Devonport, Plymouth.

Weekday shifts:

Early Shift – 6.00am – 2.15pm

Backshift – 2.00pm – 10.15pm

Nightshift – 10.00pm – 6.15am.

Weekend shifts:

Dayshift – 6.00am – 6.15pm

Nightshift - 6.00pm – 6.15am

On-call shift:

One week out of 11 is on-call – 6am-6.15pm

Essential experience of the Security Guard

Ability to work independently and make effective decisions
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proven customer service skills and relationship-building ability
Comfortable working variable shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays
Experience in site patrols and emergency response

Qualifications for the Security Guard

Essential:

Must be able to obtain SC Clearance from day one (more critical than SIA licence)

Preferred:

SIA licence or equivalent security training

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

What we offer

Generous holiday allowance
Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
Employee share scheme
Employee shopping savings portal
Payment of Professional Fees
Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.
‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Babcock International

For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employe. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email careers@babcockinternational.com with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Early applications are encouraged, as we may close the advert ahead of the closing date if we receive a high volume of strong applicants.

Closing date: 14/11/2025

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