Security Officer
About this role
Security Officer
Location: RAF Brize Norton, Carterton, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom (OX18 3LX)
Job ID: 311146
Employment Type: Full-Time, Regular
Salary: £28,753.54 per annum plus excellent benefits
Schedule: 2 days (12 hours / 07:00–19:00) / 2 nights (12 hours / 19:00–07:00) / 4 days stand down (includes 1 rostered duty cover shift).
About Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency
At Supportive Bridge, we connect dedicated professionals with critical defense, security, and public-sector operations. Partnering with top-tier organizations, we specialize in placing candidates into stable, rewarding careers where your daily work helps protect the nation and supports vital infrastructure.
Role Overview
As a Security Officer at RAF Brize Norton—the RAF's largest operational base—you will play a frontline role in maintaining the integrity, security, and smooth traffic flow of this critical site. Your work will ensure that colleagues, visitors, and contractors experience a safe, efficient, and welcoming environment every single day.
Key Responsibilities:
Visitor Reception: Provide a professional, friendly, and welcoming presence for all visitors, contractors, and staff.
Access Control: Rigorously control pedestrian and vehicle access, checking IDs and passes with absolute accuracy.
Security & Response: Assist with security searches, airfield pass checks, and emergency response protocols when required.
Escort & Traffic Management: Deliver vehicle escort duties and efficient traffic management services across the base.
Documentation: Maintain accurate logs, operational records, and detailed incident reports.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for reliable professionals who thrive in disciplined, structured environments and possess a customer-focused mindset.
Requirements:
Licensing & Vetting: Security Industry Authority (SIA) licence training and UK Security Vetting (UKSV) clearance, or the ability to successfully obtain them (including BPSS and SC clearance standards).
Driving Licence: A full UK manual driving licence with a maximum of six points.
Airfield Requirements: The ability to meet the color perception requirements needed to secure an Airfield Driving Permit.
Core Skills: Excellent communication skills, unwavering reliability, punctuality, and the flexibility to work rotating 12-hour day and night shifts.
What We Offer You
Competitive Pay & Pension: A solid salary of £28,753.54 per annum paired with up to a 6% contributory pension scheme.
Training & Progression: Access to over 1,100 internal courses, funding for professional qualifications/apprenticeships (including L3 Team Leader and L5 Operations Manager), structured mentoring, and clear paths for internal promotion.
Health & Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, a dedicated wellbeing app, 24/7 virtual GP access, and 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres.
Perks & Discounts: Exclusive savings across approximately 1,000 retailers, covering entertainment, travel, food, and clothing.