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 missionCarry out foot and vehicle patrols, escort duties, and vehicle and bag searchesOperate security systems including CCTV, intrusion detection systems and entry controlIssue and receive keys and site passes, maintaining accurate recordsComplete reports and maintain the Daily Occurrence LogWork 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) licenceCurrent SC Security Clearance and the ability to meet US clearance requirementsExperience working in a secure or government environmentStrong communication skills and a calm, professional approachA 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 packagePension: Up to 6% contributory pension schemeTraining and development: Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a strong focus on internal progressionHealth 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 serviceDiscounts: Savings across around 1,000 retailers including food, fashion, travel and days outCharity: Paid volunteering day, Payroll Giving Scheme, and the Serco People Fund CharityEmployee networks: Inclusive networks that support connection, learning and belonging across our diverse workforce Let’s impact a better future, together. Apply today. To discover more about our careers in Defence, meet our team, and to find out more about what we offer, please follow this Link. Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens, we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. 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. #defencejobs